Jimmy Martin (golfer)

James Martin (17 July 1924 – 14 February 2000 ) was an Irish professional golfer who enjoyed three victories on the British circuit in the 1960s, including the Piccadilly Medal in 1964 and the Carroll's International in 1968.

Martin was born in Wicklow. His father was the professional at Greystones Golf Club. He was selected to represent Ireland at five World Cups between 1962 and 1970, and also to represent Great Britain in the Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale in 1965, where he would play in - and lose - one foursomes match, in partnership with Jimmy Hitchcock, to Julius Boros and Tony Lema.

Martin died on 14 February 2000 at St. Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown, Dublin, Ireland aged 75.

Professional wins (7)
This list is probably incomplete


 * 1954 Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament
 * 1964 Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament, Piccadilly Medal
 * 1965 Silentnight Tournament (tie with Dave Thomas)
 * 1968 Carroll's International
 * 1969 Irish PGA Championship
 * 1970 Turnberry-B.O.A.C. Foursomes Tournament (with Roddy Carr)

Results in major championships
Note: Martin only played in The Open Championship. {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1969 and 1974 Open Championships) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

 * World Cup (representing Ireland): 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1970
 * Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1965