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
[edit | edit source]Clark was born on 27 July 1881 in Carnoustie, Scotland.[1] He was a member of The Carnoustie Golf Club.[2]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]He died on 3 February 1959 aged 77 years.[5]
Tournament wins
[edit | edit source]- 1906 Australian Open[6]
- 1908 Australian PGA Championship[7]
- 1909 Australian PGA Championship[7]
- 1910 Australian Open[6]
- 1911 Australian Open[6]
- 1924 Sun Tournament
References
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