Isaac Mackie
Scottish-American golfer (1880–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Isaac S. Mackie (23 September 1880 – 22 June 1963) was a Scottish-American professional golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century. He apprenticed as a club maker under George Forrester. Following his brother Jack—who had emigrated to the United States in 1899—Mackie also made the trans-Atlantic journey in 1901. He took a job as professional at Fox Hills Golf Club on Staten Island soon after his arrival and remained in that post until 1914. In 1916, he was appointed the head professional at Canoe Brook Country Club, replacing Louis Tellier. In 1953 he was the head professional at Netherwood Golf Club in North Plainfield, New Jersey.[1]
Isaac Mackie | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Isaac Sutherland Mackie |
Born | (1880-09-23)23 September 1880 Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland |
Died | 22 June 1963(1963-06-22) (aged 82) Scotch Plains, New Jersey, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
Spouse | Annie Schacht |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Professional wins | 2 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | T17: 1920 |
U.S. Open | T4: 1909 |
The Open Championship | CUT: 1900 |
He was a frequent competitor in the U.S. Open, with at least 12 starts between 1901 and his final appearance in 1921. He won the 1914 Shawnee Open.