Reid Jack
Scottish golfer
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Robert Reid Jack (17 January 1924 – 25 June 2003)[1] was a Scottish amateur golfer. He tied for 5th place in the 1959 Open Championship and played in the Walker Cup in 1957 and 1959.[2][3]
Full nameRobert Reid Jack
Born17 January 1924
Cumbernauld, Scotland
Died25 June 2003 (aged 79)
North Berwick, Scotland
Sporting nationality
Scotland
Scotland| Reid Jack | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Reid Jack |
| Born | 17 January 1924 Cumbernauld, Scotland |
| Died | 25 June 2003 (aged 79) North Berwick, Scotland |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T5: 1959 |
Amateur wins
- 1955 Scottish Amateur
- 1957 Amateur Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1959 | 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T5 LA | T16 |
Note: Jack only played in The Open Championship.
Top 10
LA = low amateur
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1957, 1959
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1958 (individual leader, tie)
- Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Amateurs): 1956, 1957, 1958 (winners), 1959
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1956 (winners)
- Commonwealth Tournament (representing Great Britain): 1959