Alex Smith (golfer)
Alexander Smith (28 January 1874 – 21 April 1930) was a Scottish-American professional golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was a member of a famous Scottish golfing family. His brother Willie won the U.S. Open in 1899, and Alex won it in both 1906 and 1910. Like many British professionals of his era he spent much of his adult life working as a club professional in the United States.
| Alex Smith | |
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Smith, c. 1913 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Alexander Smith |
| Born | 28 January 1874 Dundee, Angus, Scotland |
| Died | 21 April 1930 (aged 56) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
| Spouse | Jessie Maiden |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
| Masters Tournament | NYF |
| PGA Championship | T9: 1916 |
| U.S. Open | Won: 1906, 1910 |
| The Open Championship | T16: 1905 |
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