Vincent E. R. Baker (died July 1990)[1] was a South African professional golfer.

In addition to his 1970 appearance, Baker played in five further Open Championships between 1973 and 1978, making the cut twice.

Baker won the ICL Transvaal Open in December 1974, beating Andries Oosthuizen in a sudden-death playoff.

[5][6][7][8] In July 1990, Baker was stabbed to death in a carjacking by three teenagers near Durban.

[1] Southern Africa Tour playoff record (1–0) Note: Baker only played in The Open Championship.