Frederick Guthrie Tait
Frederick Guthrie Tait (11 January 1870 – 7 February 1900) was an amateur golfer and Scottish soldier. He won the Amateur Championship twice, in 1896 and again in 1898, by convincing margins. Over his short golf career, Tait recorded at least 28 tournament victories. He tied for third place in the Open Championship in both 1896 and 1897.
| Frederick Guthrie Tait | |
|---|---|
Tait in 1896 after winning The Amateur Championship | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Frederick Guthrie Tait |
| Born | 11 January 1870 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 7 February 1900 (aged 30) |
| Height | 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m) |
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12.4 st) |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T3: 1896, 1897 |
| U.S. Amateur | DNP |
| British Amateur | Won: 1896, 1898 |
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