Harry Hampton

Harry Hampton (March 21, 1889 – May 5, 1965) was a Scottish-born professional golfer who played primarily in the United States. His best finish in a major championship was a tie for third place in the 1920 PGA Championship when he met Jock Hutchison (the eventual winner of the tournament) in a semi-final match and lost 4 and 3. He finished T7 in the 1927 U.S. Open and won seven tournaments during his professional playing career. Hampton was a good iron player and made 16 holes-in-one in his lifetime.

Early life Hampton was born on March 21, 1889, in Montrose, Scotland. He emigrated to the United States in 1910.

Professional career Hampton was described as a good ball striker, however his putting was adversely affected by poor vision in one eye. Hampton served as professional at a number of clubs in Massachusetts and was also posted at clubs in South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Canada. Hampton, even though he was selected for the team, for reasons unknown decided at the last moment that he would not make the trip. The likely reason was that he was not an American citizen. In order to become a team member it was required that all players be either U.S. born or naturalized American citizens. Hampton wasn't naturalized until 1955. The American team, captained by Emmett French, was taken to the woodshed for a 10½ to 4½ beating.

Personal life On November 10, 1911, he married Victoria Mary Harding (1887–1973) in Canada. He became a U.S. citizen in 1955.

Other wins (5) 1911 Nova Scotia Open

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

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

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