George Douglas (golfer)

George Douglas (born c. 1869) was a Scottish professional golfer. Douglas tied for third place in the 1896 U.S. Open, held 18 July 1896 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.[1][2]

George Douglas
Personal information
Full name	George Douglas
Born	c. 1869 Scotland
Nationality	Scotland
Career
Status	Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP
U.S. Open	T3: 1896
The Open Championship	T25: 1892

Early life

Douglas was born in Scotland, circa 1869.

Golf career

1896 U.S. Open

Douglas tied for third place in the 1896 U.S. Open, held 18 July 1896 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.[1][2] He posted two consistent rounds of 79-79=158 and took home $50 in prize money.[2] The Canadian amateur Andrew Smith tied Douglas on 158 but as an amateur player he could not accept any prize money.[2]

Death

Douglas's date of death is unknown.

References

1. "Great Golf By Foulis". The New York Sun. 18 July 1896. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
2. Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.