Career
He had four top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, including a sixth place finish in 1904. In his long golf career, he had at least 16 professional wins. He played for the British team against the United States in the 1921 Ryder Cup match at Gleneagles.
James Sherlock was born in 1875 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.
In 1920 Sherlock became the professional at Hunstanton Golf Club, where he remained until 1932 when he moved to Aldeburgh. He played for the British team against the United States in the 1921 Ryder Cup match at Gleneagles.
Sherlock continued playing at an advanced age. He attempted to qualify for the 1939 Open Championship.
He played in the event as late as 1960 when he was 85 years old.
Sherlock died on 16 December 1966 at Hunstanton, England, aged 91.
