Willie Smith
Name:
Willie SmithCountry:
ScotlandLived:
[1876-1916]. Born on Oct 8, 1876 in Dundee, Scotland. Died on Dec 26, 1916 in Mexico City, Mexico (aged 40).Original/Home Club:
CarnoustieOccupation:
Professional golfer and club pro; golf course designer.Turned Pro:
c.1894Majors
USGA
The US Open (5th) (Sept 14/15). Second-placed George Low (Scot), Val Fitzjohn and W.H. "Bertie" Way finished 11 shots behind Smith (Scot). [Roland Park course, Baltimore CC, Lutherville, Maryland. This course closed in 1962].
America
WGA
Played as the inaugural Western Open (Sept 6/7; 36-hole event). Following a tie for first place after 36-holes, Willie Smith (Scot) beat Laurie Auchterlonie (Scot) in an 18-hole playoff. Playoff scores: Smith 74, Auchterlonie 84. [Glen View Club, Golf, nr Chicago, IL].
Tournaments:
2021 Opens: whether by accident or design, four of the top five mens’ Open Championships played in the British Isles occupy consecutive weeks in July: the Irish Open (1-4), Scottish Open (8-11), The Open (15-18) and Wales Open (22-25). The recently relaunched English Open is scheduled for early-August.
Hoag Classic: Ernie Els defends his title in this prestigious PGA Tour Champions event, played since 1991 at the Newport Beach Country Club, CA (Mar 5-7).
Who's Who:
Brooks Koepka: won his second Phoenix Open title, with a chip-in eagle at TPC Scottsdale’s short par-4 17th included in his final round.
Annika Sörenstam: the legendary Swede makes a return to the LPGA Tour in the Gainbridge LPGA, to be played at Lake Nona, her home club (Feb 25-28).
Traigh Golf Course (pronounced "try", and meaning "beach" in Gaelic): You'll find this nine-hole seaside gem on the scenic coast road (as opposed to the more inland and quicker A830) between Arisaig and Morar. Although not on the well-beaten path of Scotland's "trophy" courses, if you are passing through this area, it's a must play.
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