| John Shippen | |
|---|---|
 Shippen, c. 1899 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Matthew Shippen |
| Born | December 2, 1879[1] Washington, D.C. |
| Died | May 20, 1968 (aged 88) Newark, New Jersey |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T5: 1896, 1902 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
John Matthew Shippen Jr. (December 2, 1879 – May 20, 1968) was an American golfer who competed in several of the early U.S. Opens. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a former slave and Presbyterian minister, John Shippen Sr. and Eliza Spotswood Shippen,[2] and is believed to be the first American-born golf professional.[3]
Shippen, was of African American and Native American descent. At the age of 16, Shippen earned an assistant professional post at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club where he began giving lessons to some of the club members and became an accomplished player in his own right.[3] Shippen's best finishes came at the 1896 U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, and the 1902 U.S. Open held at Garden City Golf Club in Garden City, New York, where he tied for fifth place at both.[2]
- ^ John Matthew Shippen's WWII Draft Registration Card. National Archives. 1942.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Shippen Biographywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "NJSGA Hall of Fame". New Jersey State Golf Association. Retrieved July 3, 2021.