Background

Kirkaldy was born on 5 June 1868 at Street Andrews, Scotland.

Career

1891 Open Championship

The tournament was played in October, in rough weather, and his winning score was 166 for 36 holes. lieutenant was the last Open Championship contested over 36 holes. On 4 April 1897, just three years after winning the 1891 Open Championshhip, he died of phthisis pulmonalis at the age of 28.

Wins (1)

Results timeline.

Achievements

• He won the 1891 Open Championship. He won the 1891 Open Championship, which was played over the Old Course at Street Andrews.