Bobby Cruickshank

Robert Allan Cruickshank (16 November 1894 – 27 August 1975) was a Scottish-born golfer who played primarily in the United States. He competed in the PGA of America circuit in the 1920s and 1930s, the forerunner of the PGA Tour. He was twice runner-up at the U.S Open.

Early life Born in Grantown-on-Spey in rural northern Scotland,

Cruickshank served in the British Army in World War I. Captured in action by the Germans, he was a prisoner of war and later successfully escaped.

Amateur career On returning from the war, Cruickshank won what was then Edinburgh's top amateur competition (the Edinburgh Coronation Cup) in both 1919 and 1920. The tournament was played at Braid Hills course which is still the city's premier municipal course. Representing his old school's former pupils (Stewart's FP Golf Club) Cruickshank was part of a team which won the Evening Dispatch Trophy. He also reached the final rounds of the British Amateur Championship played at Muirfield in the summer of 1920.

Professional career In 1921, Cruickshank turned professional and moved to the United States, He was also a winter pro in Florida.

Personal life Early in his adult life he was married to Helen.

Cruickshank died after a brief illness at age 80 in Delray Beach, Florida. 1924 (1) Colorado Open 1926 (2) North and South Open, Mid-South Pro-Am Bestball 1927 (5) Los Angeles Open, Texas Open, South Central Open, North and South Open, Westchester Open 1928 (1) Maryland Open 1929 (1) Westchester Open 1934 (3) National Capital Open, British Colonial Open, Pinehurst Fall Pro-Pro (with Tommy Armour) 1935 (1) Orlando Open

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Other wins (13) this list may be incomplete 1925 Miami International Four-Ball (with Johnny Farrell) 1927 Miami International Four-Ball (with Tommy Armour) 1933 Virginia Open 1934 Virginia Open 1935 Virginia Open 1936 Virginia Open 1937 Virginia Open 1938 Mid South Pro/Pro (with Tommy Armour; tie with Henry Picard and Jack Grout) 1939 Virginia Open 1943 North and South Open 1945 Middle Atlantic PGA Championship 1949 Tri-State PGA Championship 1950 Tri-State PGA Championship

Results in major championships

NYF = tournament not yet founded NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

Source: British Amateur