About
Scottish golf legend who went from an impoverished childhood to mingling with Hollywood stars.
Before Fame
He learned golf on the local links, where he gained the favor of a rich and childless widow.
Trivia
He joined the PGA in 1921 and started winning tournaments almost immediately.
Family Life
He and his brother both learned golf in Edinburgh, thanks to their benefactor.
Associated With
He was a runner-up in the 1923 U.S. Open, losing in a playoff match to the great Bobby Jones.
