title: James Paxton (golfer)
text: # James Paxton (golfer)
  
  James Ferdinand Douglas Paxton (born c. 1831) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the mid-19th century. Paxton placed tenth in the 1863 Open Championship.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Paxton was born in Scotland circa 1831.
  
  ## Golf career
  
  ### 1863 Open Championship
  
  The 1863 Open Championship was the fourth Open Championship and was again held at Prestwick Golf Club. Eight professionals and six amateurs contested the event in wet and windy weather, with Willie Park, Sr. winning the championship for the second time, by two shots from Tom Morris, Sr. Paxton had steady rounds of 65-65-66=196 and finished in tenth place.
  
  ## Death
  
  Paxton's date of death is unknown.
  
  