Horace Rawlins

Background

Rawlins was born at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, England, and was the club professional at the Mid-Hertfordshire Golf Club when it opened in 1893.

Education

He played in a professional event at Stanmore Golf Club in June 1894 but finished well out of the prizes.

Career

After emigrating to the United States, Rawlins accepted a position as the assistant pro at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. When his club hosted the inaugural United States. Open on 4 October 1895, he was one of 11 players to participate. Playing in just his third tournament, Rawlins shocked the more established Willie Dunn, winning the title by two strokes over 36 holes.

The first United States. Open was a one-day event played immediately after the three-day United States. Amateur, which received much more attention at the time.

Rawlins finished second at the United States. Open in 1896. He was involved in golf course design, having in 1910 done some work on The Springhaven Club course in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, which was originally laid out by Ida Dixon in 1904.

Wins (1)

Results timeline.

Achievements

• With this victory, he became the first winner of a "major" outside the United Kingdom. Rawlins won $150 plus a $50 golf medal and the Open Championship Cup, which went to his club Rawlins did not win any other major tournaments.