Old photograph of golfers on the golf course in Edzell, Angus, Scotland. The original course was laid out in 1895 by Bob Simpson, top golf course architect of his day. In 1933 the course was re-designed on recommendations made by the famous James Braid who was born on 6 February 1870 in Earlsferry, Fife. He was the son of James and Mary, née Harris. He played golf from an early age, working as a clubmaker before turning professional in 1896. Initially his game was hindered by problems with his putting, but he overcame this after switching to an aluminium putter in 1900. He won The Open Championship in 1901, 1905, 1906, 1908 and 1910. In addition, Braid won four British PGA Matchplay Championships, 1903, 1905, 1907 and 1911, as well as the 1910 French Open title. He was also runner-up in The Open Championship in 1897, 1902, 1904, and 1909. Stranraer Golf Club's course was the final one that was designed by Braid in the year that he died, 1950. He was called out of retirement to plan Creachmore, which was to be his last commission. Braid never lived to see the course completed. He died in London on 27 November 1950.
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