John Shippen
| John Shippen | |
|---|---|
Shippen, c. 1899 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Matthew Shippen |
| Born | December 2, 1879 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 1968 (aged 88) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T5: 1902 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
John Matthew Shippen Jr. (December 2, 1879 – May 20, 1968) was an American professional golfer. Shippen is best known for his success at the early U.S. Opens, finishing fifth at the 1896 U.S. Open and the 1902 U.S. Open. Shippen, of black and Native American descent, is believed to be the first American-born professional golfer.