Robert Simpson (golfer)
Robert Simpson | |
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![]() Simpson, c. 1900 | |
Personal information | |
Born |
1862 Elie, Scotland |
Died |
1 May 1923[1] (aged 60-61) Carnoustie, Scotland |
Nationality |
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Career | |
Status | Professional |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
U.S. Open | DNP |
The Open Championship | T4: 1885 |
PGA Championship | DNP |
Robert Simpson (1862 – 1 May 1923), born in Elie, Scotland, was a Scottish professional golfer, golf course architect, and club maker who played in the early 20th century.
Early life
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Simpson was born in Elie, Scotland, in 1862.[2] A club maker by trade, he apprenticed at age 16 in Elie under the direction of George Forrester whose club making business was located near the golf course in Elie. Simpson later worked under master club maker Robert Forgan in St. Andrews. He held the post of head professional at Carnoustie from 1891 to 1898.[3]
He had five brothers who were all accomplished golfers: Jack, who won the 1884 Open Championship; and Archie, who emigrated to the United States, who was a goler with eight top-10 finishes in the Open Championship.[3] Simpson, was a famous club-maker at Carnoustie, and never left Scotland.
Golf career
Golf course architecture
Simpson was the co-designer, along with his brother Archie, of the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club course. He also assisted Old Tom Morris in a re-design of the links at Carnoustie.[2]
Death and legacy
Simpson died in 1923 in Carnoustie, Scotland.[2][4] He was renowned for his fine hand-made "bulger" woods.[3]
Personal life
Simpson was elected to Carnoustie Town Council in 1909, serving in a variety of positions until his death.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Death of Prominent Carnoustie Golfer". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 1 May 1923.
- 1 2 3 "Robert Simpson (1862-1923)". SimpsonsGolfShop.co.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Clubmakers: Robert Simpson (Carnoustie)". AntiqueGolfScotland.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ "Simpson's of Scotland". JonnyWilliamson.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.