Carnegie Clark

Carnegie (Neg) Clark (1881–1959) was a champion golfer, golf club manufacturer, a golf course architect and an organiser of professional golf in Australia.^[1]

Carnegie Clark, the Australian Golfing Champion, 1911

Early life

Clark was born on 27 July 1881 in Carnoustie, Scotland.^[1] He was a member of The Carnoustie Golf Club.^[2]

Professional career

Clark began his career as a golf course designer. In 1904, he designed The Australian Golf Club with Jock Hutchison and Gilbert Martin. He also won a number of significant tournaments during this era including the Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship.

In 1911, Carnegie Clark organised a workshop at Royal Sydney Golf Club which resulted in the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association of Australia. Clark was its founding treasurer and served as president in 1920–1921.^[2]

Later on in his career, he designed many more courses in Australia. These include Royal Queensland Golf Club,^[3] Moore Park Golf Course, New South Wales Golf Club, and Moss Vale Golf Club. Clark retired in May 1930.^[4]

Death

He died on 3 February 1959 aged 77 years.^[5]

Tournament wins

• 1906 Australian Open^[6]
• 1908 Australian PGA Championship^[7]
• 1909 Australian PGA Championship^[7]
• 1910 Australian Open^[6]
• 1911 Australian Open^[6]
• 1924 Sun Tournament