John William Gaudin (1876 – 10 December 1947)[1] was a professional golfer from Jersey.

He had a number of good finishes in the Open Championship including being tied for 6th place in 1925.

Gaudin missed a three-foot putt at the last and the match went to extra holes.

Seymour missed short putts at the second and third extra holes and eventually won the match with another short putt at the 40th hole.

Seymour won £200 for his victory while Gaudin took home £50.