Ernest Gaudin
Ernest Philippe Gaudin (1882 – August 1911) was a professional golfer from Jersey. Gaudin had four brothers who were also professional golfers: his older brothers Willie, Jack and Phil, along with his younger brother Herbert.
| Ernest Gaudin | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Ernest Philippe Gaudin |
| Born | 1882 Grouville, Jersey |
| Died | August 1911 (aged 28) Ryton, County Durham, England |
| Sporting nationality |  Jersey |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T8: 1910 |
Golf career
Gaudin's best season was 1910 when he tied for 8th place in the Open Championship when he carded rounds of 78-74-76-81=309. He was also one of the runners-up in the Tooting Bec Cup. Gaudin has been joint leader in the Tooting Bec Cup after a first-round 74.[1]
Gaudin joined his brother Willie at Manchester Golf Club in about 1903, becoming an assistant professional. In 1906 Ernest moved south to Fulwell Golf Club in Twickenham. In 1907 he moved to Felixstowe Golf Club, to Worplesdon Golf Club in 1908 and finally to Tyneside Golf Club in 1911.[2]
Death
Gaudin died of pneumonia in August 1911 in Ryton, County Durham, England—at the young age of just 28—soon after taking the position at Tyneside.[2]
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 | 1911 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T38 | T14 | T8 | WD |
Note: Gaudin only played in The Open Championship.
WD = Withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place
References
- "The £240 competition – Southern section". The Times. 21 July 1910. p. 18.
- "Death of a well-known golfer". The Glasgow Herald. 16 August 1911. p. 11.