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Encyclopedia > Horace Rawlins
Horace Rawlins

Horace Rawlins (August 5, 1874 - 1940) was an English professional golfer who won the first U.S. Open Championship in 1895. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and also is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. ... Michael Campbell holding U.S. Open Trophy The United States Open Championship is the annual mens open golf tournament of the United States. ... Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...


Rawlins was born on the Isle of Wight, England, and was the club professional at the Mid-Herts Golf Club when it opened in 1893. After immigrating to the United States, Rawlins accepted a position as the assistant pro at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. When his club hosted the inaugural U.S. Open on October 4, 1895, he was one of 11 players to participate. Playing in just his third tournament, Rawlins shocked the more established Willie Dunn, winning the title by two strokes over 36 holes. The first U.S. Open was a one day event played immediately after the three day U.S. Amateur Championship, which received much more attention at the time. Rawlins won $150 plus a $50 golf medal and the Open Championship Cup, which went to his club. Rawlins finished second at the U.S. Open in 1896. The Isle of Wight is an English island and county, off the southern English coast, to the south of the county of Hampshire. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 967 AD  Area  -  Total 130,395 km²  50,346 sq mi  Population  -  2007 estimate 50... Newport is a city in Newport County, Rhode Island, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The U.S. Amateur Championship is the leading annual golf tournament in the United States for male amateur golfers. ... Winner James Foulis The second Open went to the 18-hole course of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York, in July. ...


Rawlins did not win any other major tournaments. He was involved in golf course design.


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