James Braid (golfer)

James Braid
Braid in 1904
Personal information
Full nameJames Braid
Born(1870-02-06)6 February 1870
Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland
Died27 November 1950(1950-11-27) (aged 80)
London, England
Sporting nationality Scotland
Career
StatusProfessional
Professional wins19
Best results in major championships
(wins: 5)
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1901, 1905, 1906, 1908, 1910
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1976 (member page)

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.