Scottish golfer
James Rennie (c. 1826–1924) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Rennie had three top-10 finishes in the Open Championship , his best effort being fifth in the 1875 Open Championship .[1]
Early life
Rennie was born in Scotland circa 1826.
Golf career
1875 Open Championship
The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship , held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire , Scotland . Willie Park, Sr. won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin . Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Jr. 's record of four Championship wins. Rennie had rounds of 61-59-57=177 and won £1 in prize money.[1]
Death
Rennie died in 1924.
Results in The Open Championship
Note: Rennie played only in The Open Championship .
Top 10
Did not play
"T" = tied for a place
References
^ a b 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 . Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5 .