Donald Ross (golf course architect)

Donald James Ross (November 23, 1872 – April 26, 1948) was a professional golfer and golf course designer. Ross was born and raised in Scotland but moved to the United States as a young man. Ross designed dozens of courses across North America and is generally regarded as one of the top golf course designers of all time.

Donald Ross
Ross in 1905
Personal information
Full nameDonald James Ross
Born(1872-11-23)November 23, 1872
Dornoch, Scotland
DiedApril 26, 1948(1948-04-26) (aged 75)
Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Sporting nationality Scotland
 United States
Children1
Career
StatusProfessional
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. Open5th: 1903
The Open ChampionshipT8: 1910
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1977 (member page)
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