Background
Smith was born in Carnoustie, Scotland, on 28 January 1874, the son of John D. Smith and Joann Smith née Robinson.
Smith was born in Carnoustie, Scotland, on 28 January 1874, the son of John D. Smith and Joann Smith née Robinson.
Like many British professionals of his era he spent much of his adult life working as a club professional in the United States. Smith was sometimes referred to as "Alec" Smith, especially early in his career. He was the head professional at Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, New York, from 1901 through 1909.
James Maiden, who would forge a successful golf career of his own, served as assistant professional under Smith at Nassau.
In 1901, Smith lost to Willie Anderson in a playoff for the United States. Open title. Smith"s 1906 United States. Open victory came at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois.
The 1910 United States. Open was played over the Saint Martin"s course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Alex Smith played in eighteen United States. Opens in total and accumulated eleven top ten placings.
Smith, who partnered with C. A. Dunnning in the 1905 Metropolitan Open four-ball tournament held on 16 September 1905 at Fox Hills Golf Club on Staten Island, tied for first place with George Low and Fred Herreshoff with a score of 71.
He was the head professional at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New New York Smith died on 21 April 1930 at a sanatorium in Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known for winning the United States. Open twice, in 1906 and again in 1910.
He was a member of a famous Scottish golfing family.