Arthur John "Jack" Rowe (1870 – 11 February 1962) was an English

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. Rowe won a tournament at

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in 1899 while his best finish in the

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was in 1905 where he finished in a tie for 11th place. He played three times for England against Scotland between 1903 and 1907 and was a professional at

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for 55 years.

Early life

Rowe was born in

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close to

and the

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Golf career

Rowe was a professional at

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but moved to

on 29 September 1892. Rowe first played in the

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where he finished 23rd. Rowe won a tournament at the

in August 1899, where he beat James Braid 3&2 in the 18-hole final. His best finish in The Open was in 1905 when he tied for 11th place. He played for England against Scotland 3 times between 1903 and 1907. He last qualified for the Open Championship in 1924, finishing tied for 47th place. He made his last attempt to qualify at St Andrews in 1939, scoring 77 on the Old Course on the first day but then taking 94 on the New Course. Rowe retired at professional at Royal Ashdown Forest in 1947 after 55 years service. He played a fourball match to mark the occasion and went round the course in 76, exactly his age. He was presented with a clock and cheque.

Death

Rowe died on 11 February 1962 aged 91. He was still living in

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close to the Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club.ROWE and the year of death 1962
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Tournament wins (2)

:''Note: This list may be incomplete.'' *1899 Westward Ho! Tournament *1908 Sussex Professional Tournament

Results in major championships

''Note: Rowe only played in The Open Championship.''
NT = No tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

England–Scotland Professional Match The England–Scotland Professional Match was an annual men's professional golf competition between teams representing England and Scotland. It was played from 1903 to the start of World War I and was then revived in 1932 and played until the star ...

(representing England): 1903, 1906 (winners) 1907 (winners)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rowe, Jack English male golfers People from Northam, Devon People from Forest Row 1870 births 1962 deaths