J. F. Johnston

J. F. Johnston
— Golfer —
Personal information
Born c. 1840
England
Nationality  England
Career
Status Amateur
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 6th: 1862
PGA Championship DNP

J. F. Johnston (c. 1840 – ?) was an English amateur golfer who played in the mid-to-late 19th century. Johnston placed sixth in the 1862 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Johnston was born in England, circa 1840.

Golf career

1862 Open Championship

The 1862 Open Championship was the third Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland. Four professionals and four amateurs contested the event, with Tom Morris, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by 13 shots from Willie Park, Sr. Johnston carded rounds of 64-69-75=208.[1]

Death

Johnston's dates of birth and death are unknown.

References

  1. 1 2 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.
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