Background
Willie Smith was born in Dundee, Scotland on 8 October 1876.
Willie Smith was born in Dundee, Scotland on 8 October 1876.
He learned to play golf in Carnoustie. 1899 United States. Open
Smith"s prize was $150. Western Open and California State Open
In 1904, Smith moved to Mexico City to become the golf pro at the Mexico City Country Club.
He was injured during the Mexican Revolution.
He had refused to leave his post at the country club and was found trapped under a fallen beam after Emiliano Zapata"s troops ransacked the club which they saw as a symbol of the corrupt ruling class. He died of pneumonia on 26 December 1916.
His body was returned to Scotland for burial in the family plot. Wins (1)
Results timeline
Smith played in only the United States. Open and The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
World Development = withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins.
Yellow background for top-10.