Background
Travis, Walter John was born on January 10, 1862 in Victoria, Australia. Son of John Walter and Susan (Eyelet) Travis.
Travis, Walter John was born on January 10, 1862 in Victoria, Australia. Son of John Walter and Susan (Eyelet) Travis.
Attended Trinity College, Melbourne, Australia.
Came to the United States, 1885. Became manager New York office McLean Brothers & Rigg, 1885. Won the 1st golf tournament he ever played, Meadowbrook, Long Island, New York, 1897.
Won Amateur Championship of the United States, 1900 01, 02.
Especially noted for his accurate putting skill. Won British Amateur Championship on Sandwich course (1st American ever to do so), 1904.
Editor, publisher The American Golfer, 1908. Author: Practical Golf, 1901.
Married Anne A. Bent, January 8, 1890, 1 son, 1 daughter.