John Patrick (golfer)

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John Patrick
Personal information
Full nameJohn Patrick
Born Scotland
Sporting nationalityFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open T7: 1895

John Patrick was a Scottish professional golfer. Patrick placed tied for seventh in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, 4 October, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island. [1] Horace Rawlins won the inaugural U.S. Open title, two strokes ahead of runner-up Willie Dunn. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  2. "Rawlins is Champion". The Evening Star. Washington, D.C. 25 October 1895. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  3. Gola, Hank (15 June 1995). "U.S. Open challenges golf's best". Wilmington Morning Star. (New York Daily News). p. 4C.
  4. "10 pros, 1 amateur in first Open". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 13 June 1983. p. 58.