James Kay (golfer)
| James Kay | |
|---|---|
James Kay, c. 1924 | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Born | c. 1855 Leith, Scotland |
| Died | 18 April 1927 (aged 72) Seaton Carew, County Durham, England |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T5: 1892 |
James Kay (c. 1855 – 18 April 1927) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the late 19th century and early 20th century. He served as the head professional at Seaton Carew Golf Club from 1886 to 1926, a remarkable 40 years of service. He had two top-10 finishes in the Open Championship. His son Andrew was also a professional golfer.