Bob Martin (golfer)
| Bob Martin | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Martin |
| Born | c. 1853 Cupar, Scotland |
| Died | 9 March 1917 (aged 64) Strathkinness, Scotland |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) |
|
| Masters Tournament | NYF |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1876, 1885 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
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.
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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
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