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Alex Campbell

1876 – 1942

Scottish golfer

Golfer Golf course designer
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About Alex Campbell

Lived 1876 – 1942 (aged 66). Alex Campbell was a golfer and golf course designer.

1905 U.S. Open In the 1905 U.S. Open held September 21–22, 1905, at Myopia Hunt Club, Willie Anderson won his third consecutive U.S. Open title, and his record 4th overall, by two strokes over Alex Smith. Campbell finished in sixth place, carding rounds of 82-76-80-81=319, and won $70.

1907 U.S. Open Campbell's best finish in the U.S. Open was third in the 1907 U.S. Open, held June 20–21, 1907, at Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. Alex Ross posted four sub-80 rounds to win his first U.S. Open title by two strokes over Gilbert Nicholls. Campbell played consistently good golf, posting rounds of 78-74-78-75=305, and won $100.

1912 U.S. Open The 1912 U.S. Open was the 18th U.S. Open. The golf tournament was held August 1–2, 1912, at the Country Club of Buffalo, which is now Grover Cleveland Golf Course (the Country Club of Buffalo has since relocated to Amherst, New York). 20-year-old John McDermott successfully defended his U.S. Open title with a two-stroke victory over Tom McNamara. Campbell fired rounds of 74-77-80-71=302, finishing 8 strokes behind the winner, and won $70 for his excellent performance.

Death

Campbell died at his home on 16 December 1942 in Dayton, Ohio. He had suffered from a heart ailment for some time. He is interred in the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.

Results in major championships Note: Campbell never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

NT = no tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place ? = unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alex Campbell?

Scottish golfer

When was Alex Campbell born?

Alex Campbell was born on 28 November 1876 in Scotland.

When did Alex Campbell die?

Alex Campbell died on 16 December 1942 in Dayton.

What was Alex Campbell's occupation?

Alex Campbell was a golfer and golf course designer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alex Campbell

· Wikidata: Q19878904

· DBpedia: Alex Campbell (golfer)

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