Background
Compston was born in Wolverhampton.
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Archie Compston
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Through the 1920s he built a reputation as a formidable match play golfer, in an era when many professionals made more money from "challenge" matches against fellow pros, or wealthy amateurs, than from tournament golf. However, when the two met again shortly afterward at The Open Championship at Royal Street George"s, Hagen prevailed, with Compston placing third. In 1930, Compston nearly derailed Bobby Jones"s bid for the Grand Slam at Hoylake - his third round of 68 took the lead from Jones, but inexplicably his form deserted him in the final round, and Compston shot 82 to finish down the field
Compston played in the Ryder Cup in 1927, 1929 and 1931, defeating Gene Sarazen on one occasion.
Compston also became notable as perhaps Britain"s first "celebrity" professional golfer, becoming a coach to the future Edward VIII. He was the professional at the Wentworth Club from 1945 to 1948, and later at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda.
Achievements
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This list may be incomplete 1925 Leeds Cup, Glasgow Herald Tournament, British Professional Golf Association Matchplay Championship 1926 Leeds Cup 1927 Ifield Tournament, British Professional Golf Association Matchplay Championship 1929 Roehampton Invitation 1930 Daily Dispatch Southport Tournament 1935 Roehampton Invitation 1945 Yorkshire Evening News Tournament.
