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Jack Campbell

1878 – 1955

Professional golfer

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About Jack Campbell

Lived 1878 – 1955 (aged 77). Jack Campbell was a professional golfer.

John D. Campbell (21 May 1878 – 23 July 1955) was a Scottish professional golfer. Campbell was born in Troon, Scotland and came to the United States in 1900. He became an assistant to brother Alec "Nipper" Campbell at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Campbell placed sixth in the 1903 U.S. Open and won three Philadelphia Open Championships. He was a golf pro at Huntingdon Valley Country Club and Overbrook Golf Club then went to north New Jersey for three years. In 1912, he came back to Pennsylvania and finished his career at Old York Road Country Club.

Professional wins this list may be incomplete 1903 Philadelphia Open Championship 1904 Philadelphia Open Championship 1908 Philadelphia Open Championship 1926 Philadelphia PGA Championship

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Important facts

Born
21 May 1878
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 July 1955
Occupation
Professional golfer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Campbell?

professional golfer

When was Jack Campbell born?

Jack Campbell was born on 21 May 1878.

When did Jack Campbell die?

Jack Campbell died on 23 July 1955.

What was Jack Campbell's occupation?

Jack Campbell was a professional golfer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Campbell

· Wikidata: Q19662345

· DBpedia: Jack Campbell (golfer)

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