James Paxton (golfer)

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James Paxton
Personal information
Full nameJames Ferdinand Douglas Paxton
Bornc. 1831
Scotland
Sporting nationality Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship10th: 1863

James Ferdinand Douglas Paxton (born c. 1831) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the mid-19th century. Paxton placed tenth in the 1863 Open Championship.[1]

Early life[]

Paxton was born in Scotland circa 1831.

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.[2] Paxton had steady rounds of 65-65-66=196 and finished in tenth place.[1]

Death[]

Paxton's date of death is unknown.

References[]

  1. ^ a b Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. ^ "The Open - 4th Open - Prestwick 1863". Archived from the original on 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2015-02-22.


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