Charlie Murray (golfer)
Charles Richard Murray (27 August 1882 – 23 June 1938) was a Canadian professional golfer who played in the late 19th century and early 20th century. His best finish in a major championship was ninth in the 1912 U.S. Open. Murray was a 9-time winner of the Quebec Open.
| Charlie Murray | |||||
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Charlie Murray, c. 1915 | |||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Full name | Charles Richard Murray | ||||
| Born | 27 August 1882 Nottingham, England | ||||
| Died | 23 June 1938 (aged 55) Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Sporting nationality | England Canada | ||||
| Spouse | Barbara Louise Harris | ||||
| Children | 3 | ||||
| Career | |||||
| Turned professional | 1900 | ||||
| Professional wins | 13 | ||||
| Best results in major championships | |||||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||||
| U.S. Open | 9th: 1912 | ||||
| The Open Championship | DNP | ||||
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Murray won the Canadian Open twice, in 1906 and 1911, and won the inaugural Canadian PGA Championship in 1912. Murray and his brother Albert were co-founders of the PGA of Canada in 1911. In 1971 he was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
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