James Kinnell
James Kinnell (1876 – 22 April 1918) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century. Kinnell had five top-10 finishes in the Open Championship. His best performance came in the 1905 Open Championship when he finished in fourth place. He served as the head professional at the Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club in Prestwick, Scotland. His brother David, also a professional golfer, worked at the club as well.
| James Kinnell | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1876 Leven, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 22 April 1918 (aged 42) France |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland |
| Spouse | Ellen Edith Kinnell |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1894 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 4th: 1905 |
Kinnell was killed in action in France on 22 April 1918 during World War I.
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