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Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)
Professional golfer

Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)

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Andrew Kirkaldy (18 March 1860 – 16 April 1934) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a frequent competitor in the Open Championship, finishing in the top-10 on 14 occasions. His best finish came in 1889 when he was second. He tied for first place in the event but lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jr.

Early life

Kirkaldy was born 18 March 1860 in Scotland.

Golf career

In his first Open Championship in 1879, Kirkaldy finished second to Jamie Anderson at the Old Course at St Andrews. In the 1889 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links, he lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jnr. In the 1891 Open Championship his brother Hugh beat him by two shots and he finished second alongside Willie Fernie. In all, he placed in the top-10 14 times and the top-3 six times at the Open.

Death

He died on 16 April 1934 and is buried in the Eastern Cemetery in St Andrews, south of the cathedral, near the main south-west entrance. His wife Annie McLeod Kirkaldy lies with him.

Results in major championships

Tournament18791880188118821883188418851886188718881889
The Open ChampionshipT27DNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNPT62
Tournament1890189118921893189418951896189718981899
The Open ChampionshipT4T2T13T433T14T10T213
Tournament19001901190219031904190519061907190819091910
The Open ChampionshipT10T18T10T11T7T24DNPCUTDNPCUTCUT

Note: Kirkaldy played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10

Team appearances

  • England–Scotland Professional Match (representing Scotland): 1904 (tie), 1905 (tie), 1907, 1909, 1910

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