Mungo Park Jr. | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Mungo Park Jr. |
Born | Musselburgh, Scotland | 9 January 1877
Died | 12 February 1960 Haddington, Scotland | (aged 83)
Sporting nationality | Scotland |
Children | Jack Park |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Professional wins | 3 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | DNP |
U.S. Open | WD: 1898 |
The Open Championship | 41st: 1896 |
Mungo Park Jr. (9 January 1877 – 12 February 1960) was a pioneer in South American golf and golf clubmaking. Park was also a successful golfer and golf course architect. He won the Argentine Open three times, including the inaugural championship in 1905. He was part of the famous Park family from Musselburgh that won a total seven Open Championships in the 19th century.