The Resume

(May 7, 1855-June 24, 1924)
Born in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
Won the British Open (1883)

Why he might be annoying:

He shares his name with a soccer player.
It took him 11 appearances to capture his only major championship.
He lost the British Open four times as a runner-up (1882, 1884, 1890 and 1891).
His chances of making a top-10 finish fizzled in the 20th Century.

Why he might not be annoying:

He captured the 1883 British Open to stop Bob Ferguson's attempt at a fourth straight victory.
He took credit for designing courses such as Turnberry's Ailsa, Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, Appleby Golf Club and Dumfries and County Golf Club.
He tweaked the features on the Old St. Andrews golf course and the Old Royal Troon golf course.
He was a teaching professional.
His sons, Tom and Harry had to take care of him as he was ill.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Golfers
• Golf's British Open Champs (Ranked: 1883)
• I am Scottish
• I Died in 1924 (Ranked: 69)
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 13]
• Profiles 59751-60000 (Ranked: 59762)
• Walruses

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying