Willie Campbell (golfer)
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Willie Campbell (14 July 1862 in Musselburgh, Scotland – 25 November 1900 in Dorchester, Massachusetts) was a Scottish professional golfer.[1] He reached the top ten in The Open Championship eight times in the 1880s. Campbell emigrated to America in 1894.[2] He finished alone in sixth place in the 1895 U.S. Open which was the first U.S. Open, held on Friday, 4 October, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island.[3]
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Willie Campbell | |
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Personal information | |
Born | (1862-07-14)14 July 1862 Musselburgh, Scotland |
Died | 25 November 1900(1900-11-25) (aged 38) Dorchester, Massachusetts |
Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
Spouse | Georgina Campbell |
Children | 2 |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | DNP |
U.S. Open | 6th: 1895 |
The Open Championship | 2nd: 1886 |
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