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George Strath (1 October 1843 – 21 January 1919) was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course designer of the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was born in St Andrews, Fifeshire, Scotland. As a young lad he worked as a caddie, carrying the clubs of Old Tom Morris at St Andrews. Strath placed 14th in the 1878 Open Championship at Prestwick. He served as the first professional at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland from 1881–87. In June 1883, Strath increased the links at Troon to twelve holes. A further six holes were completed by 1885.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.royaltroon.co.uk/club-history/former-professionals )〕 Strath's brother—Davie Strath—was also a fine golfer with seven top-10 finishes in the Open Championship. His other brother, Andrew Strath, won the 1865 Open Championship. George had three brothers, one of which was not a professional golfer.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Prestwick — 1865 )〕 ==Early life== Strath was born on 1 October 1843, the son of Alexander Strath and Susan Strath (née Reid). His first professional post was at the Glasgow Golf Club〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.antiquegolfscotland.com/antiquegolf/maker.php3?makerid=889 )〕 where he was well known for the great condition of his golf course, especially the wonderful putting surfaces.〔 He moved to the north of England to become professional at Southport Old Links from 1888–92. He later served at North Manchester in 1894–95. Strath assisted in the design of Ilkley Golf Club (''pictured left'') which is the oldest club in West Riding and the third oldest in Yorkshire.〔Saywell 1990, p.1〕 A 9-hole course was established on Rombald's Moor at the request of Ben Hirst and Alfred Potter in June 1890. The location for the original 9-hole course was planned with assistance from Strath, who after leaving Royal Troon was the club professional at Southport Old Links. After leaving Southport he then took a job as professional at Stinchcombe in Gloucestershire from 1893–94.〔Saywell 1990, p. 1〕〔 He was an excellent club maker, making beautiful long-nosed woods.〔 When Strath left Troon in 1887, Willie Fernie took over as professional and served the club for 37 years. Fernie was also from a St Andrews family and won the Open Championship in 1883. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「George Strath」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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