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Donald Ross. Notable Courses Pinehurst (No.2) Donald James Ross was born in 1872 to Murdoch Ross, a stone mason by trade, and his wife Lillian Campbell. Their first child had died soon after birth that same year so Donald became the eldest in the family, followed in subsequent years by three brothers and two sisters.
Donald James Ross (November 23, 1872 – April 26, 1948) was a professional golfer and golf course designer. Ross was born and raised in Scotland but moved to the United States as a young man. Ross designed dozens of courses across North America and is generally regarded as one of the top golf course designers of all time. Early life.
About Donald Ross Transplanted Scotsman Donald Ross transformed the American sports landscape in the first half of this century. At his death in 1948, he left behind a legacy of 413 courses, including such gems as Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, Seminole in Florida, and the site of the 1996 U.S. Open, Oakland Hills outside Detroit.
Nov 23, 2022 · Nov 23, 2022 Updated Nov 26, 2022. 0. 1 of 3. Donald Ross, left, shakes Ben Hogan's hand after his landmark 1940 triumph. Courtesy Tufts Archives. Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones. Courtesy...
Nov 23, 2022 · At Pinehurst, we're fortunate to celebrate Donald Ross everyday. But today, on the 150th anniversary of his birth, we are especially proud to commemorate his lasting legacy at the Cradle of American Golf. We'll have much more today and in the coming days to celebrate Ross. pic.twitter.com/Hq5zumSKig.
Aug 29, 2016 · Donald Ross was born in 1872, in the town of Dornoch, Scotland. He got his start in golf by caddying at one of the finest courses in the world, Royal Dornoch, and he later became a club-maker. He met Old Tom Morris in Dornoch and ended up serving as an apprentice for him in St. Andrews. Ross was soon named the golf professional at his home course.
Founded in 1989 to recognize and safeguard the integrity of courses from the "Golden Era" of Golf Course Architecture, the Society's particular focus is the work by Donald J. Ross & Associates of Pinehurst, North Carolina before 1948.
