Jesse Guilford


Jesse Poore Guilford was an American amateur golfer. He is most notable for winning the U.S. Amateur in 1921.

Early life

Guilford was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of Robert M. Guilford and Agnes Jane Chambers.

Golf career

He was one of the top amateur golfers in Massachusetts, as well as the United States. His nickname was "Siege Gun" for his long drive qualities. He played on three of the first four Walker Cup teams.

Personal life

The 1930 U.S. Census for Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, records him married to Louise B., with three daughters, Catherine, Mary L., and Jean, and son Jesse P.
Guilford died in Newton, Massachusetts.

Amateur wins

Note: Amateur Men's major [golf championships|majors championship] wins shown in bold.

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour wins (2)

Source:

Major championships

Results timeline

Guilford never played in the Masters Tournament or the British Open. As an amateur, he could not play in the PGA Championship.
Tournament191419151916191719181919
U.S. OpenNTNTT24
U.S. AmateurR16R32SFNTNT
British AmateurNTNTNTNTNT

Tournament1930193119321933193419351936193719381939
U.S. AmateurSFDNQR128R256R128
British AmateurR32

Tournament19501951195219531954195519561957
U.S. AmateurR128
British Amateur

M = Medalist

NT = No tournament
DNQ = Did not qualify for match play portion
R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Source for U.S. Open & U.S. Amateur:
Source for 1921 British Amateur:
Source for 1926 British Amateur:
Source for 1934 British Amateur:

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur