Worthington, (January 1854 – October 1944) was an American industrialist whose efforts were in part responsible for the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association.

After graduating from Columbia, he entered the family business, eventually taking over the Worthington Company upon his father's death in 1880.

[1] While head of the company, Worthington contributed many useful improvements to pumps, compressors, and other machines.

[1] The International Pump Company was forced to dissolve due to findings under the Sherman Antitrust Act, and in 1903 Worthington retired.

Worthington gave Sunfish Pond the name of Buckwood Lake, and used it as a water supply for his lodge.

[11][a] Worthington built the Buckwood Inn in Shawnee, an exclusive resort with an eighteen-hole golf course, designed by A. W.

[12][8] After trying unsuccessfully to keep the fairways in shape by grazing sheep on them, Worthington designed the gang mower with three moving wheels.

[12] Worthington saw there was demand from farmers for a low-priced tractor that could economically handle light loads.

With the Great Depression the inn's business suffered, and the building was not properly maintained.

Worthington's family sold the inn in 1943 to Fred Waring, a famous choral master.