J. F. Johnston (c. 1840 – ?) was an English amateur golfer who played in the mid-to-late 19th century. Johnston placed sixth in the 1862 Open Championship.[1]

J. F. Johnston
Personal information
Bornc. 1840
England
Sporting nationality England
Career
StatusAmateur
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship6th: 1862

Early life

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Johnston was born in England, circa 1840.

Golf career

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1862 Open Championship

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The 1862 Open Championship was the third Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland. Four professionals and four amateurs contested the event, with Tom Morris, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by 13 shots from Willie Park, Sr. Johnston carded rounds of 64-69-75=208.[1]

1863 Open Championship

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He tied for 10th at the 1863 Open Championship, representing Ayrshire.[2]

Death

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Johnston's dates of birth and death are unknown.

References

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  1. ^ a b Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. Vol. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
  2. ^ "Prestwick Golf Club". Ayrshire Express. 19 September 1863. p. 5. Retrieved 26 March 2024.