James Rennie (golfer)

James Rennie
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born 1826
Scotland
Died 1924
Scotland
Nationality  Scotland
Career
Status Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship 5th: 1875
PGA Championship DNP

James Rennie (1826–1924) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Rennie had three top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, his best effort being fifth in the 1875 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Rennie was born in Scotland circa 1826.

Golf career

1875 Open Championship

The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship, held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Willie Park, Sr. won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin. Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Jr.'s record of four Championship wins. Rennie had rounds of 61-59-57=177 and won £1 in prize money.[1]

Results in The Open Championship

Tournament 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885
The Open Championship 5 DNP DNP DNP T8 DNP DNP T7 DNP DNP T18

Note: Rennie played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
"T" = Tied for a place
Yellow background for top-10

Death

Rennie's date of death is 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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