James Braid (golfer)
| James Braid | |||
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Braid in 1904 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Braid | ||
| Born | 6 February 1870 Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland | ||
| Died | 27 November 1950 (aged 80) London, England | ||
| Sporting nationality | Scotland | ||
| Career | |||
| Status | Professional | ||
| Professional wins | 19 | ||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 5) | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | DNP | ||
| The Open Championship | Won: 1901, 1905, 1906, 1908, 1910 | ||
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James Braid (6 February 1870 – 27 November 1950) was a Scottish professional golfer and a member of the Great Triumvirate of the sport alongside Harry Vardon and John Henry Taylor. He won The Open Championship five times. He also was a renowned golf course architect. Braid is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.