About Charlie Hunter
Lived 1836 – 1921 (aged 84). Charlie Hunter was a golfer.
Charles Crawford Hunter (5 June 1836 – 24 January 1921) was a Scottish professional golfer and greenskeeper. He was born at Prestwick, Scotland, and died there. He was the last survivor of those who took part in the first Open Championship in 1860. Over the course of his career, Hunter had seven top-10 finishes in the Open Championship.
Early life and family Hunter was born on 5 June 1836 in Prestwick, Scotland. Hunter's son, John, finished in eighth place in the 1898 Open Championship and also won the 1907 Scottish PGA Championship.
Golf career Hunter had seven top-10 finishes in the Open Championship. His best performance, rounds of 60-60-58=178, put him in third place in the 1862 Open Championship.
Death and legacy Hunter died of bronchitis in 1921 at the age of 84. He was the last survivor of those who took part in the first Open Championship in 1860.
Results in The Open Championship Note: Hunter played only in The Open Championship.
NT = no tournament "T" indicates a tie for a place
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Hunter?
Scottish professional golfer
When was Charlie Hunter born?
Charlie Hunter was born on 5 June 1836 in Prestwick.
When did Charlie Hunter die?
Charlie Hunter died on 24 January 1921 in Prestwick.
What was Charlie Hunter's occupation?
Charlie Hunter was a golfer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Hunter (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Hunter. https://biography.guide/charlie-hunter-golfer/
MLA: "Charlie Hunter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-hunter-golfer/.
Chicago: "Charlie Hunter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-hunter-golfer/.
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