James Knight (golfer)
| James Knight | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality |
 Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 5th: 1862 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
James Knight, Jr. was an Scottish amateur golfer. Knight placed fifth in the 1862 Open Championship.[1]
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.