James Sherlock (golfer)

James Sherlock
Sherlock in 1923 at King's Lynn Golf Club in a match played against James Braid
Personal information
Full name	James George Sherlock
Born	1875 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
Died	16 December 1966 (aged 91) Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
Nationality	England
Career
Status	Professional
Professional wins	16
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	DNP
The Open Championship	6th: 1904
PGA Championship	DNP

James George Sherlock (1875 – 16 December 1966) was an English professional golfer. 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.

1910 was Sherlock's most successful year when, after a disappointing Open Championship, he then won the Olton Professional Tournament, the Portmarnock Professional Tournament, the Tooting Bec Cup and the News of the World Matchplay.

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. In 1958 he won his age group (age 70 and over) in the Teachers Senior Professional Tournament scoring 140 over 27 holes. 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. He is best remembered for having four top-10 finishes in the Open Championship, including a sixth place finish in 1904 when he had rounds of 83-71-78-77=309 and won £7 10s.