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Introduction

Carnegie (Neg) Clark (1881–1959) was a champion golfer, golf club manufacturer, a golf course architect and an organiser of professional golf in Australia.

Early life

Clark was born on 27 July 1881 in Carnoustie, Scotland. He was a member of The Carnoustie Golf Club.

Golf champion

Clark won the following golf tournaments:

  • 1906 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club
  • 1908 Australian PGA Championship at The Australian Golf Club
  • 1909 Australian PGA Championship at Oakleigh Golf Club, (Oakleigh, Victoria)
  • 1910 Australian Open at Royal Adelaide Golf Club
  • 1911 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club

    Golf course architect

    Clark designed the following golf courses:

    • 1904: The Australian Golf Club with Jock Hutchinson and Gilbert Martin
    • 1920: Royal Queensland Golf Club

      Professional golf in Australia

      In 1911, Carnegie Clark organised a workshop at Royal Sydney Golf Club which resulted in the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association of Australia. Clark was its founding treasurer and served as president in 1920-1921.

      Later life

      Clark retired on May 1930. He died on 3 February 1959 aged 77 years.