Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)
| Andrew Kirkaldy | |
|---|---|
 Kirkaldy, c. 1895 | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Andra[1] |
| Born | 18 March 1860 Scotland |
| Died | 16 April 1934 (aged 74) |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Spouse | Annie McLeod |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | c. 1877 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 2nd: 1889 |
Andrew Kirkaldy (18 March 1860 – 16 April 1934) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a frequent competitor in the Open Championship, finishing in the top-10 on 14 occasions. His best finish came in 1889 when he was second. He tied for first place in the event but lost a playoff to Willie Park Jr.
Early life[edit]
Kirkaldy was born 18 March 1860 in Scotland. He was married to Annie McLeod.
Golf career[edit]
In his first Open Championship in 1879, Kirkaldy finished second to Jamie Anderson at the Old Course at St Andrews.[2] In the 1889 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links, he lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jnr.[3] In the 1891 Open Championship his brother Hugh beat him by two shots and he finished second alongside Willie Fernie.[4] In all, he placed in the top-10 14 times and the top-3 six times at the Open.
Death[edit]
He died on 16 April 1934[5] and is buried in the Eastern Cemetery in St Andrews, south of the cathedral, near the main south-west entrance. His wife Annie McLeod Kirkaldy lies with him.
Results in major championships[edit]
| Tournament | 1879 | 1880 | 1881 | 1882 | 1883 | 1884 | 1885 | 1886 | 1887 | 1888 | 1889 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T2 | 7 | T6 | 2 |
| Tournament | 1890 | 1891 | 1892 | 1893 | 1894 | 1895 | 1896 | 1897 | 1898 | 1899 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T4 | T2 | T13 | T4 | 3 | 3 | T14 | T10 | T21 | 3 |
| Tournament | 1900 | 1901 | 1902 | 1903 | 1904 | 1905 | 1906 | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T10 | T18 | T10 | T11 | T7 | T24 | WD | WD | CUT |
Note: Kirkaldy played only in The Open Championship.
WD = withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances[edit]
- England–Scotland Professional Match (representing Scotland): 1904 (tie), 1905 (tie), 1907, 1909, 1910
References[edit]
- ^ Anderson, John G. (January 1922). Gabbling About Golf. Golfers Magazine.
- ^ "19th Open – St Andrews 1879: Triple champion Jamie Anderson". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "29th Open – Musselburgh Links 1889: Play off decides 1889 Open Champion". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "31st Open – St Andrews 1891: Hugh Kirkaldy beats big brother Andrew". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Andrew Kirkaldy St. Andrews Golf Professional, Dies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 16 April 1934.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
