Robert Simpson (golfer)
| Robert Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1880 Carnoustie, Scotland |
| Died | Unknown |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T6: 1904 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Robert Simpson (born c. 1880) in Carnoustie, Scotland, was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the early 20th century. Simpson tied for sixth place in the 1904 U.S. Open.[1] He won the Western Open twice, in 1907 and 1911.
Early life
Simpson was born in Carnoustie, Scotland, circa 1880. By 1907—the year he won his first Western Open title—he was playing out of Omaha Field Club in Omaha, Nebraska.[2] He beat Willie Anderson by two shots to take home the first prize.
Golf career
1904 U.S. Open
The 1904 U.S. Open was held July 8–9, 1904, at Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois. Scottish professional Willie Anderson won his second consecutive, and third overall, U.S. Open title by five strokes over Gilbert Nicholls. Simpson carded rounds of 82-82-76-76=316 and finished tied in sixth place with Stewart Gardner and Percy Barrett.[1] He won $53 in prize money.
Details of play
Defending champion Willie Anderson shared the lead with Stewart Gardner at the end of the first round. He fell two behind Gardner, however, after the second. In the third round, Fred Mackenzie shot a 74 to take a two-shot lead over Anderson and Gardner heading to the last. Mackenzie and Gardner fell back during the final round, with Mackenzie shooting an 80 to finish in third and Gardner carding 85 to fall to sixth. Anderson, however, posted a 72, the lowest round in U.S. Open history. His 303 total also established a new tournament record. Nicholls posted a 73 in the final round to finish in second place.[1]
Death and legacy
Simpson's location and date of death are unknown. He won the Western Open, considered to be a major tournament at the time, in 1907 and 1911.
Professional wins (2)
Note: This list may be incomplete.
- 1907 Western Open
- 1911 Western Open
References
- ^ a b c 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. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
- ^ "Simpson of Omaha Plays Fine Golf, Wins Open Championship of the Western Association at Hinsdale". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago, IL. June 29, 1907. p. 10.
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