Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)

Andrew Kirkaldy
— Golfer —
Kirkaldy, c. 1898
Personal information
Nickname	Andra[1]
Born	18 March 1860 Scotland
Died	16 April 1934 (aged 74)
Nationality	Scotland
Spouse	Annie McLeod
Children	3
Career
Status	Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	DNP
The Open Championship	2nd: 1889
PGA Championship	DNP

Kirkaldy, standing third from left, on 11 October 1894 at the New Luffness Competition. There are a number of famous golfers in the photo, chief among them is the legendary Old Tom Morris seated far left.

The grave of Andrew Kirkaldy, Eastern Cemetery, St Andrews

Andrew Kirkaldy (18 March 1860 – 16 April 1934) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a frequent competitor in the Open Championship, finishing in the top-10 on 14 occasions. His best finish came in 1889 when he was second. He tied for first place in the event but lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jr.

Early life

Kirkaldy was born 18 March 1860 in Scotland.

Golf career

In his first Open Championship in 1879, Kirkaldy finished second to Jamie Anderson at the Old Course at St Andrews.^[2] In the 1889 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links, he lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jnr.^[3] In the 1891 Open Championship his brother Hugh beat him by two shots and he finished second alongside Willie Fernie.^[4] In all, he placed in the top-10 14 times and the top-3 six times at the Open.

Death

He died on 16 April 1934^[5] and is buried in the Eastern Cemetery in St Andrews, south of the cathedral, near the main south-west entrance. His wife Annie McLeod Kirkaldy lies with him.

Results in major championships

Tournament	1879	1880	1881	1882	1883	1884	1885	1886	1887	1888	1889
The Open Championship	T2	7	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	T6	2

Tournament	1890	1891	1892	1893	1894	1895	1896	1897	1898	1899
The Open Championship	T4	T2	T13	T4	3	3	T14	T10	T21	3

Tournament	1900	1901	1902	1903	1904	1905	1906	1907	1908	1909	1910
The Open Championship	T10	T18	T10	T11	T7	T24	DNP	CUT	DNP	CUT	CUT

Note: Kirkaldy played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10

Team appearances

• England–Scotland Professional Match (representing Scotland): 1904 (tie), 1905 (tie), 1907, 1909, 1910

References

1. Anderson, John G. (January 1922). Gabbling About Golf. Golfers Magazine.
2. "19th Open – St Andrews 1879: Triple champion Jamie Anderson". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
3. "29th Open – Musselburgh Links 1889: Play off decides 1889 Open Champion". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
4. "31st Open – St Andrews 1891: Hugh Kirkaldy beats big brother Andrew". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
5. "Andrew Kirkaldy St. Andrews Golf Professional, Dies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 16 April 1934.