David "Davie" Bell (c. 1880 – ?) was a Scottish professional golfer. Bell placed third in the 1900 U.S. Open at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois. He carded consistent rounds of 78-83-83-78=322 and won $125.
| David Bell | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | David Bell |
| Born | c. 1880 Scotland |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 3rd: 1900 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life
editBell was born circa 1880 in Scotland.
Golf career
editBell placed third in the 1900 U.S. Open, held 4–5 October 1900, at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois. He posted rounds of 78-83-83-78=322 and won $125.[1][2] In the 1901 Western Open, held at Midlothian Country Club, he was second behind Laurie Auchterlonie.[3] Bell and Willie Smith played some exhibition matches in Santa Barbara, California, in the winter of 1901.[3][4]
Death
editBell's date of death is unknown.
References
edit- ^ "Scores of First Day's Golf Play". The Chicago Tribune. 5 October 1900.
- ^ "Vardon Was the Winner - Took the Open Golf Championship at Wheaton Yesterday". The Saint Paul Globe. 6 October 1900. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ a b Beresford, Hattie. "The Way it Was". montecitojournal.net. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ Morton, Julius Sterling (1900). "Carry Your Golf Clubs to California". books.Google.com. Retrieved 15 August 2015.