Willie Campbell (golfer)
| Willie Campbell | |
|---|---|
Campbell, c. 1885, preparing to hit a shot | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 14 July 1862 Musselburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 25 November 1900 (aged 38) Dorchester, Massachusetts |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
| Spouse | Georgina Campbell |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 6th: 1895 |
| The Open Championship | 2nd: 1886 |
Willie Campbell (14 July 1862 in Musselburgh, Scotland – 25 November 1900 in Dorchester, Massachusetts) was a Scottish professional golfer. He reached the top ten in The Open Championship eight times in the 1880s. Campbell emigrated to America in 1894. He finished alone in sixth place in the 1895 U.S. Open which was the first U.S. Open, held on Friday, 4 October, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island.