James Sherlock (golfer)

James George Sherlock (1875 – 16 December 1966) was an English professional golfer.

He played for the British team against the United States in the 1921 Ryder Cup match at Gleneagles.

1910 was Sherlock's most successful year when, after a disappointing Open Championship, he then won the Olton Professional Tournament, the Portmarnock Professional Tournament, the Tooting Bec Cup and the News of the World Matchplay.

In 1920 Sherlock became the professional at Hunstanton Golf Club, where he remained until 1932 when he moved to Aldeburgh.

He played for the British team against the United States in the 1921 Ryder Cup match at Gleneagles.

A group photo of the 1903 English golf team prior to their international match against Scotland. Sherlock is standing in the back row on the far left. J. H. Taylor and Tom Vardon are in the center of the front row, from left to right, respectively. Albert Tingey, Sr. is seated on the far right, front row, with Ted Ray seated to his right.