What nickname belonged to Tommy Armour, winner of the 1931 Open Championship?

Tommy Armour, winner of the 1931 Open Championship, was nicknamed “The Silver Scot.”

Armour was born in Edinburgh in 1896 and later became a naturalised American, but his Scottish origins remained central to his golfing identity. The nickname reflected both his birthplace and his success as a polished, highly regarded professional during golf’s golden age.

His 1931 Open victory came at Carnoustie, where he beat Argentina’s José Jurado by one stroke. It was Armour’s third major championship, following his U.S. Open victory in 1927 and PGA Championship win in 1930. That made him one of the era’s most accomplished international golfers.

The alternative nicknames are associated with other famous players: “The Merry Mex” with Lee Trevino, “The Black Knight” with Gary Player and “The Golden Bear” with Jack Nicklaus. Armour later became an influential instructor and helped popularise the term “yips” for a sudden loss of control in putting or other delicate shots.