Jack Simpson (golfer)
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John Simpson (29 December 1859[1] – 9 July 1895[2]) was a Scottish professional golfer of the late 19th century.
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Jack Simpson | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | John Simpson |
Nickname | Jack |
Born | (1859-12-29)29 December 1859 Earlsferry, Scotland |
Died | 9 July 1895(1895-07-09) (aged 35) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Sporting nationality | Scotland |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
The Open Championship | Won: 1884 |
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Simpson was born Earlsferry, Fife, and was one of six golfing brothers. He played his golf out of Carnoustie. He was a powerful but erratic player. He won the 1884 Open Championship at Prestwick with a score of 160 for 36 holes,[3] despite taking a nine at his second hole. He did not have any other high finishes at the Open and concentrated mainly on clubmaking. He was the first professional at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club.[4] He died unmarried of typhoid fever in Edinburgh in 1895.[2]