Bishop's Stortford Tournament

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Bishop's Stortford Tournament
Tournament information
Location Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Established 1914
Course(s) Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
Month played May
Final year 1914
Final champion
George Duncan
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The Bishop's Stortford Tournament was a professional golf tournament played at Bishop's Stortford Golf Club, Hertfordshire in 1914. The tournament was won by George Duncan.

Hertfordshire County of England

Hertfordshire is one of the home counties in England. It is bordered by Bedfordshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Essex to the east, Buckinghamshire to the west and Greater London to the south. For government statistical purposes, it is placed in the East of England region.

George Duncan (golfer) professional golfer

George Duncan was a Scottish professional golfer. He was also a golf course designer. His much sought-after professional teaching and swing analysis skills lead to him being referred to as "the pro's pro." He won the 1920 Open Championship.

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History

Bishop's Stortford golf club had opened in 1910. In 1914 the club organised a professional tournament with total prize money of £120. The tournament took place on 6 May and was a 36-hole stroke play contest. The tournament attracted an exceptionally strong field of about 60, with all the leading professionals playing. The winner received £40, with £20 for second place, £15 for third, £10 for fourth and 5 further prizes of £5. The leading scorer in each round also received £5. [1] [2]

The tournament was won by George Duncan with rounds of 72 and 69, two shots ahead of Harry Vardon who had rounds of 72 and 71. The remaining prize-winners were Ted Ray, James Braid, Abe Mitchell, Jack B. Ross, James Douglas Edgar, John Milne, Sandy Herd, Anthony Kettley, Charles Mayo and J.H. Taylor. Duncan, Vardon, Mitchell and Milne shared the prize for the best first round while Duncan took the £5 for his second round 69. [1] [2]

Harry Vardon British professional golfer

Henry William "Harry" Vardon was a professional golfer from the Bailiwick of Jersey. He was a member of the Great Triumvirate with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. Vardon won The Open Championship a record six times and also won the 1900 U.S. Open.

Ted Ray (golfer) professional golfer

Edward Rivers John "Ted" Ray was a British professional golfer, one of the leading players of the first quarter of the 20th century. He won two major championships, the Open Championship in 1912 and the U.S. Open in 1920, and contended in many others. He was captain of the British team in the inaugural Ryder Cup, in 1927.

James Braid (golfer) Scottish professional golfer

James Braid was a Scottish professional golfer and a member of the Great Triumvirate of the sport alongside Harry Vardon and John Henry Taylor. He won The Open Championship five times. He also was a renowned golf course architect. Braid is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Winners

Year Winners Country Score Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share (£)
Ref
1914 George Duncan Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 141 2 strokes Flag of Jersey.svg Harry Vardon 40 [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Professional Golf at Bishop's Stortford – Victory of Duncan". The Times. 7 May 1914. p. 15.
  2. 1 2 3 "Professional tournament at Bishop's Stortford – George Duncan's brilliant win". The Glasgow Herald . 7 May 1914. p. 14.