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Alexander "Sandy" Herd (24 April 1868 – 18 February 1944) was a Scottish professional golfer from St Andrews. He won 1902 Open Championship at Hoylake.Herd was the club professional at Huddersfield Golf Club from 1892 to 1911. In 1902, he won The Open Championship at Hoylake.[2] He had a three shot lead after 54 holes, but nearly let the title slip out of his hands by scoring an 81 in the final round. Harry Vardon and James Braidboth had medium length putts at the final hole to force a play-off, but they missed and Herd took the Championship.
He was the first Open Champion to use the Haskell rubber-cored ball. In 1920 he became the oldest runner-up in The Open before Tom Watson in 2009. Herd's appearances in The Open Championship spanned fifty years, his last appearance being at St Andrews in 1939, when he was 71. On that occasion he failed to qualify for the tournament.
Herd's brother Fred won the 1898 U.S. Open.
Herd died in London, England, of pneumonia on 18 February 1944.[3][4] He is best remembered as the winner of the 1902 Open Championship.
Glen Waverley: Full Swing Golf Publishing, 2022. Normally £199 and £179 together £299.00 Seve, The Peoples Champion. 299p. Simulated leather Limited edition of 1000 signed and numbered copies only. Superb tribute to Seve photo biography of a genius, and catalyst to Europe's success through the early years, coming to the..... More
Glen Waverley: Full Swing Golf Publishing, 2022. Normally £199, £179 and £179 Total £557 together £399.00 Seve, The Peoples Champion. 299p. Simulated leather Limited edition of 1000 signed and numbered copies only. Superb tribute to Seve photo biography of a genius, and catalyst to Europe's success through the early years..... More
Cupar, Scotland: John Innes, 1881. 83, [1] + [6] ad pp. Illustrated with 4 engraved plates; plus figure drawings within text. 7x4¾, publisher's green cloth-backed pictorial printed gray paper over boards. First Edition. The first golf book to be successful in sales. Forgan founded a famous club-making firm in St..... More
England: . ca 1935. Large photo of 1902 Open Champion Alex Herd, with the 1893 Champion Willie Auchterlonie. Auchterlonie won the championship at 21 years and 25 days and is still the second youngest Open champion. More
United Kingdom: Latham, 2013. 159p. Illustrated cloth. Foreword, Mr Michael J Walker Captain of the HCEG Into. plus 12 Chapters, the by far most detailed look at the HCEG famous course, having been the home of the company since 1891, and ranked frequently the No.1 course in the United Kingdom..... More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 256p. cloth. After a long-awaited 16 years, the iconic book that chronicles the remarkable journey of the links since its inception in 1821 is back, and it's better than ever. Presenting the renewed edition of "St Andrews: The Evolution of the Old Course," which..... More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 264p. simulated leather, slipcase. Introducing a truly extraordinary treatise on the Old Course, a rare gem that holds the essence of this revered golfing destination. It's undoubtedly one of the defining books of the decade, presenting a remarkable opportunity that should not be missed..... More
1931. The 1931 Churchman "Prominent Golfers" Card set is among the most popular golf card sets ever produced. Offered here is the actual original artwork used to produce the card of 1920 Open Champion George Duncan. The artwork measures 4 1/2" x 7". It has been matted and framed (without..... More
Sydney, Australia: Angus & Robertson, 1906. 259p. cloth, illustrated. The first Australian golf book of any substance. Daniel Gordon (Dan) Soutar was born in Carmyllie, Scotland in 1882. 'In 1888, his family moved to the nearby seaside resort town of Carnoustie where - over the next 15 or so years..... More
Sydney, Australia: Angus & Robertson, 1908. 259p. cloth, illustrated. Scarce 1908 edition, second? The first Australian golf book of any substance. Daniel Gordon (Dan) Soutar was born in Carmyllie, Scotland in 1882. 'In 1888, his family moved to the nearby seaside resort town of Carnoustie where - over the next..... More
NP: Dunlop "Maxfli" [Golf Ball] Company, ca 1925. 31 pp. Illustrated from numerous photographs, showing the inner workings of the "Maxfli" golf ball manufacturer (rubber core & gutta-percha), including several balls, ball moulds, workers, people, golfers: J.H. Taylor, C.A. & R.A. Whitcombe, Alex Herd, etc. 7x9½, original brown clay-like boards..... More
ca. 1935. Fine example of Faulkner's period signature, would be great displayed. Herbert Gustavus Max Faulkner, OBE (29 July 1916 – 26 February 2005) was an English professional golfer who won the Open Championship in 1951. Faulkner was the eldest of three boys. His younger brother, Frank (1919–1941), who was..... More
Belvoir Park Golf Links, Belfast: Golfing Union of Ireland, 1949. pp. rare programme to a great event. Won in 2016 by Rory Mclroy. The 1949 winner Harry Bradshaw won by 1 stroke over Bobby Locke. The first Irish Open in 1927 was played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 16 to..... More
Royal Portrush Golf Links, Portrush: Golfing Union of Ireland, 1947. pp. rare programme to a great event. Won in 2016 by Rory Mclroy. The 1947 winner Harry Bradshaw won by 2 stroke over Flory van Donk The first Irish Open in 1927 was played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 16..... More
United Kingdom: Latham, 2013. Richard Latham, classic set! Royal Liverpool, Hoylake Royal County Down Muirfield Individually each book is £99.00 together £229.00 Royal Liverpool 160p. Illustrated cloth. Foreword, Mr Peter Dawson Secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Into. plus 3 parts and 2 Appendix's. History..... More
ST. Andrews: Privately Published, 2003. 221p, green Full leather. Limited to 30 copies only, this copy being number 25 Foreword by Arnold Palmer. Palmer was made an honouraty member, the club only ever has one honourary member, Palmer being the 4th, previous members being, Alex Herd, Bobby Jones, and Old..... More
ca. 1930. Fine example of Padgham's period signature, would be great displayed. Alfred Harry Padgham (2 July 1906 – 4 March 1966[1]) was one of the leading British professional golfers of the 1930s and 1940s. Padgham was born in Caterham, Surrey. After finishing third at The Open Championship in 1934..... More
. ca 1950. Presented here is a matted vintage image of Sam Snead and Wilson Golf President Fred Bowman. Snead has signed and inscribed the image in black ink as follows: "To my very good friend & Boss Fred Bowman a great guy and a hell of a player. Always..... More
London: "Published at the Office" [Golf Illustrated & Golf Weekly], 1890. The BEGINNING. Quote "Surely no apology is necessary for bringing before the public a weekly Journal devoted to the doings and sayings of golfers both past and present." The first article "St Andrews" by H. S. C. Everard The..... More
ca. 1925. Fine example of all three Whitcombe brother's Reg, Ernest and Charles autograph's. Reg who won The Open. Reginald Arthur Whitcombe (10 April 1898 – 11 January 1957) was an English professional golfer. Whitcombe began his career at Came Down Golf Club in Dorset and served in the British..... More
