Hutchison emigrated to the USA prior to World War I, but returned to his home town to claim the Claret Jug.

He defeated English amateur Roger Wethered in a 36-hole play-off after both men had posted scores of 296 for four rounds.

No one could have known it at the time, but, after 60 years of the Championship being dominated by British players, an era of sustained American success at the Open had begun.