Jesse Guilford


Jesse Poore Guilford was an American amateur golfer. He is most notable for winning the U.S. Amateur in 1921.
Guilford was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of Robert M. Guilford and Agnes Jane Chambers. 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.
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.

Tournament wins

Amateur wins (1)

Results timeline

Guilford never played in the Masters Tournament or the British Open. As an amateur, he could not play in the PGA Championship.
M = Medalist

NT = No tournament
DNP = Did not play
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
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10
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