James —, Scottish golfer, five-times winner of The Open Championship, who died in 1950 (5)
I believe the answer is:
braid
(Other definitions for braid that I've seen before include "Intertwine (hair)" , "As before, reproach" , "Interlaced link of hair strands" , "Woven ornamental trimming or plait of hair" , "woven fabric" .)