Jack Simpson

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Jack Simpson, was a Scottish golfer. He was born Earlsferry, Fife in around 1858, and was one of six golfing brothers. He played his golf out of Carnoustie. He was a powerful but erratic player. He won the 1884 Open Championship at Prestwick with a score of 160 for 36 holes, despite taking a nine at his second hole. His winner's prize was £10. He didn't have any other high finishes at the Open and concentrated mainly on clubmaking. He died in 1895.

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British Open Champions (1991) by Michael Hobbs, Chapmans Publishers ISBN 1-85592-556-7

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