George Simpson (golfer)
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Scotland
United States| George Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | George O. Simpson |
| Born | 1 January 1887 |
| Died | 27 January 1920 (aged 33) |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1911 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PGA Championship | T9: 1916 |
| U.S. Open | 3rd: 1911 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
George O. Simpson (1 January 1887 – 27 January 1920) was a Scottish-American professional golfer who played in the early 20th century. Simpson had one top-10 finish in a golf major championship when he finished third in the 1911 U.S. Open.[1] Simpson finished second in the 1910 Western Open.
Simpson was born 1 January 1887 in Monifieth, Scotland.[2] He emigrated to the United States (date unknown) to further his career as a professional golfer. He held posts as professional at Wheaton Golf Club, La Grange Country Club,[3] and Oak Park Country Club,[2] and Omaha Country Club (1913–1914).
Golf career
1911 U.S. Open
The 1911 U.S. Open was the 17th U.S. Open, held June 23–26 at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. 19-year-old John McDermott became the first American-born U.S. Open champion by defeating Mike Brady and George Simpson in an 18-hole playoff.[1]
Playoff
In the playoff on Monday, McDermott led Brady by four after the turn, with Simpson five back. Brady then played the next four holes in 1-under par while McDermott made three consecutive bogeys, evening up the contest heading to the 15th. McDermott took the lead after Brady missed a 4-footer for par, then sealed the championship with an approach to the 18th that settled 10 feet from the hole. He two-putted from there for an 80, two ahead of Brady and five ahead of Simpson who shot a disappointing 85. He won $100 for a third-place finish in the tournament.[1]