Walter Rutherford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Mathers•Rutherford |
| Used name | Walter•Rutherford |
| Born | 23 September 1857 in Crailing, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 15 October 1913 in Crailing, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Jedburgh Golf Club, Jedburgh (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Walter Rutherford had a grain business but it left him lots of time for golf and other leisure activities. He was one of the best players in the Borders from 1894-1905, winning many Borders Golf Association events. After that he became somewhat a mystery to members of his club, Jedburgh Golf Club. It is said he either had significant business troubles or became an alcoholic, but he left the area, eventually dying in London.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Golf | GBR |
Walter Rutherford | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| Individual, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 13 |