George Douglas (golfer)

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George Douglas
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Douglas
Bornc. 1869
Scotland
Sporting nationality Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenT3: 1896
The Open ChampionshipT25: 1892

George Douglas (born c. 1869) was a Scottish professional golfer. Douglas tied for third place in the 1896 U.S. Open, held 18 July 1896 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

Douglas was born in Scotland, circa 1869.

Golf career[edit]

1896 U.S. Open[edit]

Douglas tied for third place in the 1896 U.S. Open, held 18 July 1896 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.[1][2] He posted two consistent rounds of 79-79=158 and took home $50 in prize money.[2] The Canadian amateur Andrew Smith tied Douglas on 158 but as an amateur player he could not accept any prize money.[2]

Death[edit]

Douglas's date of death is unknown.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Great Golf By Foulis". The New York Sun. 18 July 1896. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d 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.