Hugh Kirkaldy

Hugh Kirkaldy (5 June 1868 – 4 April 1897) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. He won the 1891 Open Championship.

Hugh Kirkaldy
Kirkaldy, c. 1895
Personal information
Born(1868-06-05)5 June 1868
St Andrews, Scotland
Died4 April 1897(1897-04-04) (aged 28)
St Andrews, Scotland
Sporting nationality Scotland
Career
Turned professionalc. 1885
Best results in major championships
(wins: 1)
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1891

Early life

Kirkaldy was born on 5 June 1868 at St Andrews, Scotland.[1] His brothers, Andrew and Jack, were also professional golfers.

Golf career

1891 Open Championship

He won the 1891 Open Championship,[2] which was played over the Old Course at St Andrews. The tournament was played in October, in rough weather, and his winning score was 166 for 36 holes. He beat his brother Andrew and Willie Fernie of Troon by two shots. It was the last Open Championship contested over 36 holes.

Death and legacy

On 4 April 1897, just six years after winning the 1891 Open Championship, he died of phthisis pulmonalis at the age of 28.[3][4][5]

Results in major championships

Wins (1)
YearChampionship18 holesWinning scoreMarginRunners-up
1891The Open Championship1 shot lead83-83=1662 strokesScotland Willie Fernie, Scotland Andrew Kirkaldy

Results timeline
Tournament 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895
The Open Championship 37 19 T11 T10 T7 1 T2 T4 T13 T15

Note: Kirkaldy only played in The Open Championship.

  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

"T" indicates a tie for a place

References
  1. "Births in the United District of St Andrews and St Leonards in the County of Fife". Statutory Births 453/00 0097. ScotlandsPeople. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  2. "St Andrews — 1891". opengolf.com. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  3. "Deaths in the Parish of St Andrews and St Leonards in the County of Fife". Statutory Deaths 453/00 0034. ScotlandsPeople. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  4. "Hugh McKenzie Kirkaldy (1868-1897) - Find a Grave". Find a Grave.
  5. "Deaths – Kirkaldy". The Glasgow Herald. 6 April 1897. p. 1.
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