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John Reid Jr. (born c. 1870 – 8 October 1946) was a Scottish professional golfer. He finished in tenth place in the 1895 U.S. Open.
| John Reid | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Reid Jr. |
| Born | c. 1870 Scotland |
| Died | 8 October 1946 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 10th: 1895 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Reid was born circa 1870 in Scotland and emigrated to the United States.
1895 U.S. Open
Reid finished in tenth place in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, 4 October, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island.[1] Horace Rawlins won the tournament which was the first playing of the U.S. Open. He won by two strokes ahead of runner-up Willie Dunn.[2][3][4] Reid carded rounds of 100-106=206 and did not receive any prize money for his effort.
Match against Harry Vardon
In October 1900, Reid and Val Fitzjohn took on Harry Vardon in a match at Albany, New York. A cold rain pelted the players and spectators during the event which Vardon won by the score of 2 up.[5]
Match against Walter Fovargue
Reid had much better luck in a high stakes winner-take-all challenge match for $200 against Walter Fovargue in 1903 that was played at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He defeated Fovargue and took home the hefty $200 prize. The first prize at the U.S. Open that year was only $150.[6]
Reid died at his home in Yonkers, New York on 8 October 1946 at the age of 76.[citation needed]
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