James Rennie (golfer) explained

James Rennie
Birth Date:c. 1826
Birth Place:Scotland
Death Date:1924
Death Place:Scotland
Status:Professional
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:5th: 1875
Pga:DNP

James Rennie (c. 1826–1924) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Rennie had three top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, his best effort being fifth in the 1875 Open Championship.[1]

Early life

Rennie was born in Scotland circa 1826.

Golf career

1875 Open Championship

The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship, held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Willie Park, Sr. won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin. Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Jr.'s record of four Championship wins. Rennie had rounds of 61-59-57=177 and won £1 in prize money.

Death

Rennie died in 1924.

Results in The Open Championship

Note: Rennie played only in The Open Championship."T" = tied for a place

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.