Fred McLeod (golfer)

Frederick Robertson McLeod (25 April 1882 – 8 May 1976) was a Scottish-born golfer who played primarily in the United States.

The principal achievement of his career was his victory in the 1908 U.S. Open at Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.

During this period McLeod wintered at Temple Terrace, Florida (1925–26) where he worked with James Thomson from North Berwick.

As the number of golf courses increased, many of top professionals were signed up in the winter months to represent the Florida clubs in a team competition.

Although exhibition matches were still popular, this team format increased the players' earnings as they received 60% of the $2 entrance fee paid by spectators at the gate.

1 Defeated Willie Smith in an 18-hole playoff – McLeod (77), Smith (83) NYF = Tournament not yet founded NT = No tournament WD = Withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

Fred McLeod and Harry Vardon at the 1913 U.S. Open