H. J. Whigham | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Henry James Whigham |
Born | Tarbolton, Scotland | 24 December 1869
Died | 17 March 1954 Southampton, New York | (aged 84)
Sporting nationality | Scotland |
Career | |
Status | Amateur |
Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
U.S. Open | T5: 1896 |
The Open Championship | 49th: 1893 |
U.S. Amateur | Won: 1896, 1897 |
Henry James Whigham (24 December 1869 – 17 March 1954) was a Scottish writer and amateur golfer. He won the U.S. Amateur golf tournament in 1896[1] and 1897.[2] Following his first win in the U.S. Amateur, he wrote a golf instruction book. In 1896 he finished fifth in the U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York.[3]