One of the rarest collectables in all of Golfdom is the 19th Century Gutta Percha World Golf Ball. Only 5 were made. The World Golf Ball was presented to Alexander Findlay by the King of England in the early 1900's. It is still in the Findlay Family collection.
Alex played in many competitions including 4 U.S. Opens, winning the Mexico Open in 1901
Alexander H. Findlay, a Scottish immigrant to the United States in early 1887, became the first man on record - April 4, 1887 - to construct a golf course and play a round of golf, with his partner Edward Millar, over the six-hole layout. This first authenticated golf course was located on the Merchiston Ranch in Nance County, Nebraska, some 130 miles west of Omaha.
A little history concerning this site and who is preparing the information. It is a joint effort of both myself Richard B. Findlay and Ronald A. Findlay, grandsons of Alexander H. Findlay by his 3rd son Norman E.J. Findlay, Sr.
William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) thought I was crazy, as did Sitting Bull, the Sioux Indian Chief.
Who really is the Father of American Golf?
Is it David Deas, C.B. MacDonald, John Reid, Joseph Oil Fox, Donald Ross, Francis Ouimet, Robert Lockhart. Indeed there many standing in line for the title, but who really qualifies?
Acclaimed by the Sports Writers of America as the
The FATHER of AMERICAN GOLF
Willie Anderson's golf ball lay between Findlay's ball and the hole. Findlay was stymied, which meant in those days before balls were marked to give opponents a clear line to the cup while putting, he had to play around Anderson's ball. What did Findlay do? Read the entire article and be amazed.
There are 38 states to the United States and not one single golf course to play on.
Alexander H. Findlay brought golf into this country and should be recognized for doing so. This is the official site on Alexander H. Findlay and the complete site is on its way. Please stay tuned for constant updates and additions to the site. Much of the site is still in development and hence certain links don't work. Thank you for your patience in this project and come back soon!
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