Louis N. James
American golfer
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Louis N. James (September 1882 – June 7, 1935)[1] was an American amateur golfer.
BornSeptember 1883
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 1935 (aged 51)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Sporting nationality
United States
United StatesStatusAmateur
| Louis N. James | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 1883 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1935 (aged 51) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Amateur | Win: 1902 |
Career
James won the 1902 U.S. Amateur at Glen View Club, defeating Eben Byers in the final, 4 and 2.[2][3] Heavy rain flooded part of the course, and the final four rounds, including the final, were played on the first nine, 36-hole matches requiring four circuits of the first nine.[4][5] James, whose family lived on the grounds of Glen View, was the first teenager to win the U.S. Amateur, at age 19 years, 10 months.[1][2]
James died on June 7, 1935, aged 51, in Chicago, Illinois.
