GEORGE STRATH
George Strath was appointed Troon’s first Professional in 1881. He came from St Andrews and was the youngest of three golfing brothers, all being Members of the St Andrew’s Golf Club. Andrew, the eldest won the "Open" at Prestwick in 1865 and David who was runner-up in 1876 was a great friend of Young Tom Morris. George was 14^th in the Open of 1878 at Prestwick and, was the first Scottish Professional to emigrate to the United States to Brooklyn, New York. In June of 1883, Strath and some Members of the Committee mapped out six new holes, which increased the links at Troon to twelve holes. A further six holes were completed by 1885. He was an excellent clubmaker, making beautiful long nose woods, which are now extremely rare.