Alexander Smith (golfer)

Alexander Smith
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born c. 1840
Scotland
Nationality  Scotland
Career
Status Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 7th: 1860
PGA Championship DNP

Alexander Smith was a Scottish professional golfer. Smith placed seventh in the 1860 Open Championship.[1]

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

  1. 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 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. "The Coming of The Open - History of The Open Golf Championship". Golf Today. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
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