Jock Hutchison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jock Hutchison |
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Hutchison in 1921
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jack Falls Hutchison |
| Nickname | Jock |
| Born | June 6, 1884 St Andrews, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | September 27, 1977 (aged 93) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Spouse | Maire |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 19 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 2) |
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| The Masters Tournament | 43rd: 1941 |
| U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: 1916, 1920 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1921 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 1920 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 2011 |
Jack Falls "Jock" Hutchison (born June 6, 1884 – died September 27, 1977) was a famous Scottish professional golfer. He made a big name for himself in the world of golf.
Jock Hutchison was born in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. This town is often called the "home of golf." His birth name was John Waters Hutchison. He started his golf career as a caddie, helping golfers carry their clubs. Later, he moved to the United States and became an American citizen in 1920. In the U.S., he was known as Jack Falls Hutchison or John Falls Hutchison. He won two of golf's biggest tournaments: the PGA Championship in 1920 and The Open Championship in 1921. His win at The Open Championship was special because he was the first player based in the U.S. to win it.
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Jock Hutchison: A Golf Champion
Jock Hutchison had a very successful career in golf. He won many tournaments and became a well-known name. His skills on the golf course were impressive.
Winning Big Tournaments
Jock Hutchison won two major golf championships. These are some of the most important tournaments in golf.
- In 1920, he won the PGA Championship. This was a huge victory for him.
- In 1921, he won The Open Championship at St Andrews. This win was extra special because it was in his home country.
He also won the first-ever PGA Seniors' Championship in 1937. He won this event again in 1947, showing his lasting talent.
Honorary Starter at The Masters
From 1963, Jock Hutchison had a special role at The Masters tournament. He was one of the two honorary starters. This meant he would hit one of the first shots to begin the tournament. He did this for many years until 1973, when he was too unwell to continue.
His Legacy and Later Life
Jock Hutchison lived a long life, passing away at 93 years old in Evanston, Illinois. His contributions to golf were recognized when he was added to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011. This is a great honor for any golfer.
Professional Wins
Jock Hutchison won many professional golf tournaments throughout his career. Here are some of his notable victories:
PGA Tour Wins (14)
- 1918: Florida West Coast Open
- 1920: West Baden Springs Hotel, Illinois Open, Western Open, PGA Championship
- 1921: White Sulphur Springs Open, The Open Championship, North and South Open
- 1922: Columbia Country Club Open, Northern California Open
- 1923: Western Open
- 1925: Illinois PGA Championship
- 1926: Illinois PGA Championship
- 1928: Florida West Coast Open
Other Wins
- 1916: Pennsylvania Open Championship
- 1921: Kinghorn Tournament
- 1923: Illinois PGA Championship
Senior Wins
- 1937: PGA Seniors' Championship
- 1947: PGA Seniors' Championship
Major Championships
Wins (2)
Jock Hutchison won two major championships during his career.
| Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
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| 1920 | PGA Championship | n/a | 1 up |  James Douglas Edgar |
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| 1921 | The Open Championship | 4 shot deficit | 72-75-79-70=296 | Playoff1 | Roger Wethered |
1 Hutchison won a 36-hole playoff against Roger Wethered by nine strokes.
Images for kids
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Hutchison with The Open Championship trophy in 1921
