Alexander Smith (golfer)
Alexander Smith was a Scottish professional golfer. Smith placed seventh in the 1860 Open Championship.[1]
| Alexander Smith | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1840 Scotland |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 7th: 1860 |
Early life
Smith was born in Scotland circa 1840.
Golf career
1860 Open Championship
The 1860 Open Championship was a golf competition held at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is now regarded as the first Open Championship.[2] Eight golfers contested the event, with Willie Park, Sr. winning the championship by 2 shots from Tom Morris, Sr. Smith finished in seventh place, scoring 196 in three rounds of play.
Death
Smith's date of death is unknown.
References
- Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
- "The Coming of The Open - History of The Open Golf Championship". Golf Today. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
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