Tom McNamara
Name:
Thomas Lawrence "Tom" McNamara Sr.Country:
USALived:
[1882-1939]. Born on Nov 18, 1882 in Brookline, nr Boston, Massachusetts. Died on July 21, 1939 in Mount Vernon, NYC, New York (aged 56).Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golfer, club pro and course designer.Turned Pro:
Multiple wins on the American professional circuit in the 1910s.
McNamara, one of America's leading professionals in the early 1900s, held a number of head professional appointments during his career. These included Wollaston GC, Fall River CC, and Siwanoy CC in Bronxville, NY. He is credited with suggesting the concept of a national tournament for professional golfers to his boss Rodman Wanamaker, which led to the first edition of the PGA Championship in 1916. It was played at Siwanoy.
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (Aug 18/19). Second-placed Alex Cunningham (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom McNamara (USA). [Glen Oak CC, Glen Ellyn, nr Chicago, IL].
America
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Played as the North & South Open (March 29; 36-hole one-day event). Mike Brady (USA) and John "Jack" Dowling (USA) finished in second place 4 shots behind defending champion Tom McNamara (USA). [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
America
Metropolitan GA
Played as the Metropolitan Open (July 10/11). Second-placed and defending champion Gilbert "Gil" Nicholls (Eng/USA) finished 4 shots behind Tom McNamara (USA). [The Apawamis Club, Rye, nr New York City, NY].
America
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Played as the North & South Open (April 1; 36-hole one-day event). Second-placed Charles E. "Chick" Evans Jr (USA, amateur) finished 4 shots behind Tom McNamara (USA). [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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