Carnegie (Neg) Clark (1881–1959) was a champion golfer, "golf club manufacturer," a golf course architect. And an organiser of professional golf in Australia.
Early life※
Clark was born on 27 July 1881 in Carnoustie, Scotland. He was a member of The Carnoustie Golf Club.
Golf champion※
Clark won the——following golf tournaments:
- 1906 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club
- 1908 Australian PGA Championship at The Australian Golf Club
- 1909 Australian PGA Championship at Oakleigh Golf Club, (Oakleigh, Victoria)
- 1910 Australian Open at Royal Adelaide Golf Club
- 1911 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club
- 1924 Sun Tournament at Royal Sydney Golf Club
Golf course architect※
Clark designed the following golf courses:
- 1904: The Australian Golf Club with Jock Hutchison and Gilbert Martin
- 1920: Royal Queensland Golf Club
- 1926: Moore Park Golf Course, Sydney NSW
- 1926: New South Wales Golf Club, Sydney NSW
- 1936: Moss Vale Golf Club, Moss Vale NSW
Professional golf in Australia※
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.
Later life※
Clark retired in May 1930. He died on 3 February 1959 aged 77 years.
References※
- ^ Scarth, John; Crafter, "Neil." "Carnegie Clark" (PDF). Golf strategies. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "History - The Carnoustie Golf Club". The Carnoustie Golf Club. 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Past Results". The Emirates Australian Open. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Past champions". The Professional Golfers Association of Australia Ltd. 2014. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "History". Royal Queensland Golf Club. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "CARNEGIE CLARK RETIRES". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 28 May 1930. p. 17. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Carnegie Clark". Ryerson Index. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
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