The Scots' influence
Donald Ross, Alexander Findley, Willie Park and Alistair MacKenzie
The Scottish influence in early American golf was profound. Donald Ross, Alistar MacKenzie, Alexander Findlay and Willie Park and their contemporaries were responsible for designing nearly 800 golf courses in the United States. So, what did the Scots bring to America? Were their commonalities in their design tenants? What does American golf owe to their influence? This presentation will explore these themes.