Davie Park

Davie Park (born c. 1840) was a Scottish professional golfer who played during the mid-to-late 19th century.

In addition to his on-the-course skills as a player, Park was also an excellent club maker.

He had as an apprentice Peter Paxton who would go on to be a fine player as well as a club and ball maker.

Playing in a strong wind, Willie Park was in the first group out and was the pacesetter with a score of 54.

Defending champion Andrew Strath and Davie Park were four behind, scoring 58.

Park ( second from left ) at Leith Links in May 1867