The fourth and final part of our series showcasing the remarkable life and golfing career of Ada Mackenzie features the concluding chapters of Ada's life from 1936 to 1973 when her astonishing achievements continued to be recognised whilst some of her golf was truly phenomenal. If you have not read some or all of the previous parts in this series and you wish to do so, … [Read more...] about Ada Mackenzie – Part IV, First Lady of Golf
British Ladies Amateur
Ada Mackenzie – Part I, Havergal College Alumna
In one of his several quotes on the subject, the world-renowned French philosopher Henri Bergson stated that for Homo sapiens sapiens: 'It is the function of the brain to enable us to not remember but to forget' Set against that philosophical proposition, I believe it is incumbent upon us all, in particular golf historians (or in my case someone who just really enjoys the … [Read more...] about Ada Mackenzie – Part I, Havergal College Alumna
Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion
'Bertha Thompson - A Forgotten Golf Champion' chronicles the golfing life and achievements of arguably the best English lady amateur golfer of the Edwardian era (1901-1910). At the pinnacle of her distinguished amateur career, Bertha was arguably the best lady amateur golfer in the world. And yet...if you run a query via the Google Search Engine with the keywords 'Bertha … [Read more...] about Bertha Thompson – A Forgotten Golf Champion
Cecil Leitch
This article in our series 'History & Legends of Golf' chronicles the life and career of Cecil Leitch who was one of the finest amateur golfers of her generation. If it had not been for her nemesis Joyce Wethered, against whom she had several epic encounters, most of which made the front page of national newspapers all around the world, then the history books would … [Read more...] about Cecil Leitch