About Bob Martin
Lived 1848 – 1917 (aged 68–69). Bob Martin was a British golfer.
Robert Martin ( – 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.
Career Martin was born at Cupar, Scotland, circa 1853.
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.
He died on 9 March 1917 at Strathkinness, Scotland, of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Major championships
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.
"T" indicates a tie for a place
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Martin?
professional golfer
When was Bob Martin born?
Bob Martin was born in 1848 in Cupar.
When did Bob Martin die?
Bob Martin died in 1917 in Strathkinness.
What was Bob Martin's occupation?
Bob Martin was a golfer.
What nationality was Bob Martin?
Bob Martin was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Martin (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Martin. https://biography.guide/bob-martin-golfer/
MLA: "Bob Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-martin-golfer/.
Chicago: "Bob Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-martin-golfer/.
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