J. F. Johnston Explained

J. F. Johnston
Birth Place:England
Status:Amateur
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:6th: 1862
Pga:DNP

J. F. Johnston (– ?) was an English amateur golfer who played in the mid-to-late 19th century. Johnston placed sixth in the 1862 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Johnston was born in England, circa 1840.

Golf career

1862 Open Championship

The 1862 Open Championship was the third Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland. Four professionals and four amateurs contested the event, with Tom Morris, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by 13 shots from Willie Park, Sr. Johnston carded rounds of 64-69-75=208.[1]

1863 Open Championship

He tied for 10th at the 1863 Open Championship, representing Ayrshire.[2]

Death

Johnston's dates of birth and death are unknown.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brenner, Morgan G. . The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008 . 1 . 2009 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. News: Prestwick Golf Club. . 26 March 2024 . Ayrshire Express . 19 September 1863 . 5.