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James Braid (1870 - 1950) Born at Elie in Fife, he became a joiner/carpenter in St. Andrews, where he was able to indulge his love of golf. Braid moved to England in 1893 to be a club-maker, however he quickly became a golf professional, and was one of the founders of the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA). His golfing achievements were remarkable, winning a record five open championships over a period of ten years, including Muirfield (1901), Prestwick (1908) and St. Andrews (1910). He was runner-up on three further occasions. Braid was in demand as a designer of golf courses. He used his farming background to ensure that
courses were well laid out and well drained. As a founder member
of the PGA and later it's president, he was instrumental in laying
the foundation of today's professioanl game. In recognition of
his contribution to golf, the R&A honoured him with membership.
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