About James Knight
Born 1840. James Knight was a golfer.
James Knight, Jr. (born c. 1840) was a Scottish amateur golfer. Knight placed fifth in the 1862 Open Championship.
Career Knight was born circa 1840 in Scotland.
The 1862 Open Championship was the third Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland. Four professionals and four amateurs contested the event, with Tom Morris, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by 13 shots from Willie Park, Sr.
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James Knight was born in 1840.
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James Knight was a golfer.
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