John Harland (golfer)

John Harland (born c. 1870) was an English professional golfer. Harland tied for seventh place in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, October 4, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island.[1] Horace Rawlins won the inaugural U.S. Open title, two strokes ahead of runner-up Willie Dunn.[2][3][4] Harland had five top-40 finishes in the U.S. Open.

John Harland
Personal information
Full name	John Harland
Born	England
Nationality	England  United States
Career
Status	Professional
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	T7: 1895

Early life

Harland was born in England, circa 1870.

Golf career

Harland posted rounds of 93-90=183 and tied for seventh place in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, October 4, at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island.[1] Horace Rawlins won the inaugural U.S. Open title, two strokes ahead of runner-up Willie Dunn.[2][3][4] Harland was the professional and green keeper at the Weston Golf Club in Weston, Massachusetts.

Results in major championships

Tournament	1895	1896	1897	1898	1899	1900	1901	1902	1903	1904	1905	1906	1907	1908	1909	1909	1910	1911	1912
U.S. Open	T7	?	?	17	?	?	T28	T20	T36	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	40

Note: Harland played only in the U.S. Open.

"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10
? = Unknown
DNP = Did not play

Death and legacy

Harland's date of death is unknown. He is best remembered as a frequent competitor in the U.S. Open in the late 19th and early 20th century.

References

1. Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
2. "Rawlins is Champion". The Evening Star. Washington, D.C. 25 October 1895. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
3. Gola, Hank (15 June 1995). "U.S. Open challenges golf's best". Wilmington Morning Star. (New York Daily News). p. 4C.
4. "10 pros, 1 amateur in first Open". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 13 June 1983. p. 58.