Robert Hunter (golfer)

Robert Hunter
Hunter in 1908
Personal information
Born(1886-11-20)November 20, 1886
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 1971(1971-03-28) (aged 84)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Alma materYale
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportGolf
Medal record
Men's golf
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1904 St. Louis Team

Robert Edward Hunter (November 20, 1886 – March 28, 1971) was an American amateur golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904, Hunter was part of the American team which won the gold medal. He finished fourth in this competition. In the individual competition he finished 14th in the qualification and was eliminated in the second round of the match play.[1]

Hunter won the collegiate championship in 1910.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Robert Hunter". Olympedia. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Hunter Wins Out: Yale Man Beats Davidson of Harvard at 39th Hole". The Boston Sunday Globe. September 25, 1910. p. 15 – via newspapers.com.


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