James Rennie (golfer)

Scottish golfer

James Rennie

Personal information
Born| c. 1826
Scotland
Died| 1924
Scotland
Sporting nationality|  Scotland
Career
Status| Professional
Best results in major championships

Masters Tournament| DNP
PGA Championship| DNP
U.S. Open| DNP
The Open Championship| 5th: 1875

James Rennie (c. 1826–1924) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Rennie had three top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, his best effort being fifth in the 1875 Open Championship.[1]

## Early life

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Rennie was born in Scotland circa 1826.

## Golf career

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### 1875 Open Championship

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The 1875 Open Championship was the 15th Open Championship, held 10 September at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Willie Park, Sr. won the Championship by two strokes from runner-up Bob Martin. Willie Park, who had won the first Championship in 1860, equalled Tom Morris, Jr.'s record of four Championship wins. Rennie had rounds of 61-59-57=177 and won £1 in prize money.[1]

## Death

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Rennie died in 1924.

## Results in The Open Championship

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Tournament  | 1875  | 1876  | 1877  | 1878  | 1879  | 1880  | 1881  | 1882  | 1883  | 1884  | 1885

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The Open Championship | 5  |  |  |  | T8  |  |  | T7  |  |  | T18

Note: Rennie played only in The Open Championship.

Top 10

Did not play

"T" = tied for a place

## References

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1. ^ a b Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. Vol. 1\. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.