Ernest Gaudin

Ernest Philippe Gaudin (1882 – August 1911) was a professional golfer from Jersey. Gaudin had four brothers who were also professional golfers: his older brothers Willie, Jack and Phil, along with his younger brother Herbert.

Ernest Gaudin
Personal information
Full nameErnest Philippe Gaudin
Born1882
Grouville, Jersey
DiedAugust 1911 (aged 28)
Ryton, County Durham, England
Nationality Jersey
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipT8: 1910

Golf career

Gaudin's best season was 1910 when he tied for 8th place in the Open Championship when he carded rounds of 78-74-76-81=309. He was also one of the runners-up in the Tooting Bec Cup. Gaudin has been joint leader in the Tooting Bec Cup after a first-round 74.[1]

Gaudin joined his brother Willie at Manchester Golf Club in about 1903, becoming an assistant professional. In 1906 Ernest moved south to Fulwell Golf Club in Twickenham. In 1907 he moved to Felixstowe Golf Club, to Worplesdon Golf Club in 1908 and finally to Tyneside Golf Club in 1911.[2]

Death

Gaudin died of pneumonia in August 1911 in Ryton, County Durham, England—at the young age of just 28—soon after taking the position at Tyneside.[2]

Results in major championships
Tournament 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911
The Open Championship T38 T14 T8 WD

Note: Gaudin only played in The Open Championship.

  Top 10
  Did not play

WD = Withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place

References
  1. "The £240 competition – Southern section". The Times. 21 July 1910. p. 18.
  2. "Death of a well-known golfer". The Glasgow Herald. 16 August 1911. p. 11.
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