Carnegie Clark

Carnegie (Neg) Clark (1881–1959) was a champion golfer, golf club manufacturer, a golf course architect and an organiser of professional golf in Australia.[1]

Early life

Clark was born on 27 July 1881 in Carnoustie, Scotland.[1] He was a member of The Carnoustie Golf Club.[2]

Professional career

Clark began his career as a golf course designer. In 1904, he designed The Australian Golf Club with Jock Hutchison and Gilbert Martin. He also won a number of significant tournaments during this era including the Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship.

In 1911, Carnegie Clark organised a workshop at Royal Sydney Golf Club which resulted in the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association of Australia. Clark was its founding treasurer and served as president in 1920–1921.[2]

Later on in his career, he designed many more courses in Australia. These include Royal Queensland Golf Club,[3] Moore Park Golf Course, New South Wales Golf Club, and Moss Vale Golf Club. Clark retired in May 1930.[4]

Death

He died on 3 February 1959 aged 77 years.[5]

Tournament wins

References

  1. ^ a b Scarth, John; Crafter, Neil. "Carnegie Clark" (PDF). Golf strategies. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b "History - The Carnoustie Golf Club". The Carnoustie Golf Club. 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  3. ^ "History". Royal Queensland Golf Club. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  4. ^ "CARNEGIE CLARK RETIRES". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 28 May 1930. p. 17. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Carnegie Clark". Ryerson Index. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  6. ^ a b c "Past Results". The Emirates Australian Open. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Past champions". The Professional Golfers Association of Australia Ltd. 2014. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.


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