Alexander John Travers Allan, MBChB, known generally as Jack Allan, (17 November 1875 – 3 March 1898) was a Scottish amateur golfer and medical student. He is best known for winning the 1897 British Amateur.
Biography Allan was born on the Isle of Portland in Dorset,St John The Baptist Church, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset - Baptisms (11 April 1876) the son of Margaret Bird Munro and Surgeon Colonel Alexander Allan (1836–1892), a Scottish surgeon working there in the Royal Navy Hospital.
He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and had graduated MBChB. While studying for his full qualification as a doctor (MD), and was probably undergoing practical training at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, when he contracted tuberculosis.
He died in Edinburgh of tuberculosis at the age of 22. He is buried in the southern section of Morningside Cemetery. His parents are buried opposite.
Major championships
Amateur wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up 1897 The Amateur Championship 4 & 2 James Robb
This was Allan's only appearance in the Amateur Championship.
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