John Black (golfer)
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John Lambie Black (23 December 1879 – 29 July 1963)[1][2][3] was a Scottish professional golfer.
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John Black | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | John Lambie Black |
Born | (1879-12-23)23 December 1879 Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 29 July 1963(1963-07-29) (aged 83) Los Angeles, California |
Sporting nationality | Scotland |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Professional wins | 4 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | DNP |
U.S. Open | T2: 1922 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
Close
Black finished in a tie for second place with Bobby Jones in the 1922 U.S. Open, a stroke behind Gene Sarazen. Just over two weeks later, on 31 July, Black was involved in an automobile accident that nearly took his life.[4]
His younger brother Davie was also a professional golfer.