Alexander Ross (15 September 1879 – 25 June 1952) was a Scottish professional golfer.

Early life Ross grew up in Dornoch, Scotland. Ross's older brother Donald Ross was also a professional golfer and eventually became a famous golf course designer.

Professional career Early in this career, Ross moved to the United States. Alec, along with his older brother Donald were founding members of The Tin Whistles in 1904. He ultimately found work at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton, Massachusetts. While employed at Brae Burn he won the 1907 U.S. Open at the St. Martin's course at Philadelphia Cricket Club. He competed in the U.S. Open seventeen times in total and finished in the top-10 five times.

Ross had much success at other notable tournaments. His other tournament wins include the North and South Open six times, the Massachusetts Open six times, and the Swiss Open three times.

Later in his career, Ross was a club professional at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michiganfor 31 years.

Personal life In 1952, Ross died in Miami, Florida.Alexander Ross obituary, The New York Times, 26 June 1952

Professional wins Note: This list may be incomplete. 1902 North and South Open 1904 North and South Open 1906 Massachusetts Open 1907 U.S. Open, North and South Open, Massachusetts Open 1908 North and South Open, Massachusetts Open 1909 Massachusetts Open 1910 North and South Open, Massachusetts Open 1912 Massachusetts Open 1915 North and South Open 1923 Swiss Open 1925 Swiss Open 1926 Swiss Open Note: major championships in bold

Major championships

Wins (1) YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1907 U.S. Open 2 shot deficit 76-74-76-76=302 2 strokes Gilbert Nicholls

Results timeline Note: Ross played only in the U.S. Open.

Tournament19021903190419051906190719081909U.S. Open10T9T15T1361T2337 Tournament1910191119121913191419151916191719181919U.S. Open22T9CUTT36T22NTNTT16 Tournament1920192119221923192419251926U.S. OpenT27T34

NT = No tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

See also List of golfers with most wins in one PGA Tour event

References

Further reading

External links Article on early Scottish golfers in the U.S. (including the Ross brothers)