Andrew Kirkaldy (golfer)

Andrew Kirkaldy (18 March 1860 – 16 April 1934) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a frequent competitor in the Open Championship, finishing in the top-10 on 14 occasions. His best finish came in 1889 when he was second. He tied for first place in the event but lost a playoff to Willie Park Jr.

Andrew Kirkaldy
Kirkaldy, c. 1895
Personal information
NicknameAndra[1]
Born(1860-03-18)18 March 1860
Scotland
Died16 April 1934(1934-04-16) (aged 74)
Nationality Scotland
SpouseAnnie McLeod
Children3
Career
Turned professionalc. 1877
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship2nd: 1889
Grave of Andrew Kirkaldy at the Eastern Cemetery, St. Andrews

Early life

Kirkaldy was born 18 March 1860 in Scotland. He was married to Annie McLeod.

Golf career

In his first Open Championship in 1879, Kirkaldy finished second to Jamie Anderson at the Old Course at St Andrews.[2] In the 1889 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links, he lost a playoff to Willie Park, Jnr.[3] In the 1891 Open Championship his brother Hugh beat him by two shots and he finished second alongside Willie Fernie.[4] In all, he placed in the top-10 14 times and the top-3 six times at the Open.

Death

He died on 16 April 1934[5] and is buried in the Eastern Cemetery in St Andrews, south of the cathedral, near the main south-west entrance. His wife Annie McLeod Kirkaldy lies with him.

Results in major championships
Tournament 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889
The Open Championship T2 7 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP T6 2
Tournament 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899
The Open Championship T4 T2 T13 T4 3 3 T14 T10 T21 3
Tournament 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910
The Open Championship T10 T18 T10 T11 T7 T24 DNP WD DNP WD CUT

Note: Kirkaldy played only in The Open Championship.

DNP = Did not play
WD = Withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10

Team appearances

References
  1. Anderson, John G. (January 1922). Gabbling About Golf. Golfers Magazine.
  2. "19th Open – St Andrews 1879: Triple champion Jamie Anderson". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  3. "29th Open – Musselburgh Links 1889: Play off decides 1889 Open Champion". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  4. "31st Open – St Andrews 1891: Hugh Kirkaldy beats big brother Andrew". The Open. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  5. "Andrew Kirkaldy St. Andrews Golf Professional, Dies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 16 April 1934.
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