[3] Simpson was at Anson Golf Club, Manchester from 1903 to 1905 and then at Warrington, Lytham and Fairhaven before moving to St Anne’s Old Links in 1911.

[2] Simpson had a brief period as a successful tournament golfer, making an impact in 1913 and 1914.

In 1913 he qualified for the Sphere and Tatler Foursomes Tournament, the Open Championship and News of the World Match Play.

[9] Final day rounds of 78 and 75 lifted him into third place behind Harry Vardon and J. H.

[10] Simpson returned to St Anne’s Old Links after the war and stayed until 1924.