Background
Travers was born on May 19, 1887 in New York City, New New York
Travers was born on May 19, 1887 in New York City, New New York
He was regarded as one of the finest match play golfers of his time and had a famous rivalry with Walter Travis. On September 16, 1905, a then 18-year-old Travers partnered with Herbert Strong to tie for second place, shooting 72, in a four-ball tournament held at Fox Hills Golf Club on Staten Island as part of the 1905 Metropolitan. Although all of Travers" notable victories came as an amateur, he later became a teaching professional and gave exhibitions.
Travers died on March 29, 1951 in East Hartford, Connecticut.
He is remembered as one of the finest amateur golfers of all time. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976.
1904 Nassau Professional wins (1) Amateur wins (4) Results timeline.