Davie Strath
| Davie Strath | |
|---|---|
Strath, c. 1875 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | David Strath |
| Born | c. 1849 St Andrews, Scotland |
| Died | 28 January 1879 (aged 29–30) Melbourne, Australia |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | c. 1867 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| The Open Championship | 2nd: 1872, 1876 |
David Strath (c. 1849 – 28 January 1879) was a Scottish professional golfer. His golf career was highlighted with a trio of second-place finishes in the 1870, 1873 and 1876 Open Championships. In 1876, he lost the playoff to fellow countryman Bob Martin.