| Johnny Laidlay | |
|---|---|
 Laidlay, c. 1895 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Ernest Laidlay |
| Born | 5 November 1860 Seacliff, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | 15 July 1940 (aged 79) Sunningdale, Berkshire, England |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 2nd: 1893 |
| U.S. Amateur | DNP |
| British Amateur | Won: 1889, 1891 |
John Ernest Laidlay (5 November 1860 – 15 July 1940) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He invented the most popular golf grip used today, although the grip is credited to Harry Vardon, who took it up after Laidlay.