Alec Ross
Name:
Alexander "Alec" RossAlso known as:
Alex; AleckCountry:
ScotlandLived:
[1879-1952]. Born on Sept 15, 1879 in Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland. Died on June 25, 1952 in Miami, Florida (aged 72).Original/Home Club:
Royal Dornoch GCOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
c.1899Played as the Swiss Open. Won by defending champion Alec Ross (Scot). [Lucerne GC, Lucerne, Switzerland].
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Played as the Swiss Open. Won by Alec Ross (Scot). [Samedan course, Engadine GC, Samedan, nr St Moritz].
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Played as the inaugural Swiss Open. Won by Alec Ross (Scot). [Samedan course, Engadine GC, Samedan, nr St Moritz].
America
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Played as the North & South Open (March 27; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Francis Ouimet (USA, amateur) finished 3 shots behind Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot), who recorded the last of his six wins in this event. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
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Played as the North & South Open (March 28; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Gilbert "Gil" Nicholls (Eng/USA) finished 3 shots behind Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot), who recorded the fifth of his six wins in this even. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
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Played as the North & South Open (April 4; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Bernard "Ben" Nicholls (Eng/USA; older brother of Gilbert "Gil" Nicholls) finished 7 shots behind defending champion Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot), who recorded the fourth of his six wins in this event. Alec's brother Donald Ross was 3 shots further back in third. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
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Played as the North & South Open (April 6; 36-hole one-day event). Reversing the first-second order of the previous two years, Donald Ross (Scot/USA) finished in second place behind his younger brother Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot), who recorded his third win in this event. [No.1 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
The US Open (13th) (June 20/21). Second-placed Gilbert Nicholls (Eng/USA) finished 2 shots behind Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot), brother of Donald Ross. [St Martin's course, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia, PA. Original 18-hole course now reduced to 9-holes].
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Played as the North & South Open (April 9; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Jack Hobens (Scot/USA) finished 5 shots behind Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot) in a 16-hole playoff (Ross 69, Hobens 74). Both players were tied after the 36-holes of regulation play on 152. Ross won this event for the second time in three years. [No.1 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
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Played as the inaugural North & South Open (April 11; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Donald Ross (Scot/USA) finished 2 shots behind his younger brother Alexander "Alec" Ross (Scot). [No.1 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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