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What did Braid think of golf courses?
His bunkering tested the slightly wayward shot, not those of a novice. He thought deeply about variety, wind direction, turf condition, green size, tee positions and he sought to give pleasure and challenge to all golfers. For these reasons the basic layouts of Braid’s courses are often intact today, merely enhanced or modified for modern equipment and tastes. He was still designing as he reached his 80th birthday, which was to be his last.
What golf courses did Braid design?
His outstanding designs at Gleneagles (King’s and Queen’s), Carnoustie, Royal Musselburgh, Brora, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Hankley Common and Royal Troon have all stood the test of time. They amount to a legacy the equal of any golfing architect from his day to the present. Braid was a ‘thinking’ golfer’s course designer.
Why did James Braid hate speeches?
James Braid was a man of few words, and he hated making speeches, due to his innate modesty. So when words came, people listened, as they were also full of wisdom. This was recognised at a high level, by the PGA and the R & A, in honouring him.
What is James Braid's appeal?
The appeal of James Braid is diverse and impressive. Quite apart from his obvious golfing achievements and course design legacy, he deserves to be recognised for his personal attributes which enhanced everything he did.
When did Braid play his first open?
In 1894, Braid played his first Open, hosted for the first time by the Royal St George’s golf club at Sandwich. A finish of 10th behind the winner J H Taylor was a fair debut, but Braid turned out to be a steady, rather than spectacular, developer at the Opens of the 1890s. A second place at Hoylake in 1897 was matched by disappointments, though still top ten finishes, at Muirfield, Sandwich and St Andrews golf clubs. However, as the new century began, all that was about to change.
Where was James Braid born?
Early Times. James Braid was born in the village of Earlsferry, next to Elie in Fife in 1870. Golf was already established and played widely, though his parents were non-golfers. Early time spent as a caddie led to him learning to play, and as young as 8 he won a junior caddies’ competition. By 16 he was a scratch golfer ...
Who was James Braid's biographer?
His biographer, Bernard Darwin, highlighted the way that ‘the conduct of Braid (as well as Vardon and Taylor) raised the standing and reputation of professional golfers from the lowly levels of the 1800s. He was always dignified and respectful, he refused to allow his success to go to his head; and he demonstrated good natural manners on and off the course. All of this inspired affection for James, especially in later years, but it was never sought’.
