Bob Martin (golfer)
| Bob Martin | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Martin |
| Born | c. 1853 Cupar, Scotland |
| Died | 9 March 1917 (aged 64) Strathkinness, Scotland |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
| Masters Tournament | NYF |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1876, 1885 |
Robert Martin (c. 1853 – 9 March 1917) was a Scottish golfer from St Andrews. He was runner-up in The Open Championship at Prestwick in 1875 and he won the Open at St Andrews in 1876 and 1885.
Early life
Martin was born at Cupar, Scotland, circa 1853.
Golf career
Martin was a frequent competitor in The Open Championship in the late 19th century. In total, he had ten top-10 finishes including wins in the 1876 and 1885 Open Championship tournaments.
Death
He died on 9 March 1917 at Strathkinness, Scotland, of pulmonary tuberculosis.[1][2][3][4]
Major championships
Wins (2)
| Year | Championship | 18 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | The Open Championship | Tied for lead | 86-90=176 | Playoff 1 | Davie Strath
|
| 1885 | The Open Championship (2) | 1 shot deficit | 84-87=171 | 1 stroke | Archie Simpson
|
1 Strath failed to participate in the playoff, so Martin won by default.[5]
Results timeline
| Tournament | 1873 | 1874 | 1875 | 1876 | 1877 | 1878 | 1879 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | T8 | T4 | 17 |
| Tournament | 1880 | 1881 | 1882 | 1883 | 1884 | 1885 | 1886 | 1887 | 1888 | 1889 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | DNP | 4 | T3 | DNP | DNP | 1 | DNP | 2 | T15 | DNP |
| Tournament | 1890 | 1891 | 1892 | 1893 | 1894 | 1895 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | DNP | T32 | DNP | DNP | DNP | WD |
Note: Martin played only in The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins
Yellow background for top-10
References
- ^ "Deaths in the Parishes of St Andrews and St Leonards in the County of Fife". Statutory Deaths 453/00 0032. ScotlandsPeople. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Golf - Death of ex-champion at St Andrews". The Glasgow Herald. 12 March 1917. p. 11.
- ^ "Death of old golf champion". The Times. 12 March 1917. p. 2.
- ^ "Foreign Notes - by our British correspondent: London, April 10, 1917" (PDF). The American Golfer. LA84 Foundation. May 1917. p. 615. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ "St Andrews — 1876". opengolf.com. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
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