Our first cousin for times removed, Robert Kirk (09 March 1845 – 01 December 1886), known as “Young Bob“, was a Scottish professional golfer. He was born at Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland, on 09 March 1845, the son of Robert Richard Kirk, a shoemaker and later golf ball manufacturer, who was known as “Old Bob” in golfing circles, and … Continue reading Young Bob Kirk, Scottish Champion and three times runner-up at the British Open