Full name Robert Martin U.S. Open DNP Nationality Scotland | Status Professional Name Bob Martin Masters Tournament NYF Role Golfer | |
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Died 1917, Strathkinness, United Kingdom | ||
The Open Championship Won: 1876, 1885 | ||
Robert Martin (c. 1853 – 9 March 1917) was a Scottish golfer from St Andrews. He was runner-up in The Open Championship at Prestwick in 1875 and he won the Open at St Andrews in 1876 and 1885.
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Early life
Martin was born at Cupar, Scotland, circa 1853.
Golf career
Martin was a frequent competitor in The Open Championship in the late 19th century. In total, he had ten top-10 finishes including wins in the 1876 and 1885 Open Championship tournaments.
Death
He died on 9 March 1917 at Strathkinness, Scotland, of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Wins (2)
1 Strath failed to participate in the playoff, so Martin won by default.
Results timeline
Note: Martin played only in The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins
Yellow background for top-10
References
Bob Martin (golfer) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA