About James Paxton
Born 1831. James Paxton was a golfer.
James Ferdinand Douglas Paxton (24 December 1830 – 5 August 1891) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the mid-19th century. Paxton placed tenth in the 1863 Open Championship.
Early life Paxton was born in Scotland in 1830 to James Paxton and Margaret Currie.
Golf career
1863 Open Championship The 1863 Open Championship was the fourth Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club. Eight professionals and six amateurs contested the event in wet and windy weather, with Willie Park, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by two shots from Tom Morris, Sr. Paxton had steady rounds of 65-65-66=196 and finished in tenth place.
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