Hugh Kirkaldy (5 June 1868 – 4 April 1897) was a Scottish
professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. He won the
1891 Open Championship.
Early life
Kirkaldy was born on 5 June 1868 at
St Andrews,
Scotland
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.
His brothers,
Andrew
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and
Jack
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, were also professional golfers.
Golf career
1891 Open Championship
He won the
1891 Open Championship,
which was played over the
Old Course at St Andrews
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. The tournament was played in October, in rough weather, and his winning score was 166 for 36 holes. He beat his brother
Andrew
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and
Willie Fernie of
Troon
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by two shots. It was the last Open Championship contested over 36 holes.
Death and legacy
On 4 April 1897, just six years after winning the 1891 Open Championship, he died of
phthisis pulmonalis
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at the age of 28.
Results in major championships
Wins (1)
Results timeline
''Note: Kirkaldy only played in The Open Championship.''
"T" indicates a tie for a place
References
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Scottish male golfers
Winners of men's major golf championships
Golfers from St Andrews
Tuberculosis deaths in Scotland
19th-century deaths from tuberculosis
1865 births
1895 deaths