[4] In 1898 his brother George, also a professional golfer,[5] would make the Atlantic crossing to join him at Edgewater as an assistant.

Defending champion J. H. Taylor won the Championship for the second time, by four strokes from runner-up Sandy Herd.

With golf being a relatively new sport for American spectators in the late 19th century, the play by the professionals was enjoyed by fans more used to yachting events.

[7] Turpie had early success in America when he placed eighth in the 1900 U.S. Open, held 4–5 October 1900, at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois.

[6][10][11] By 12 September 1918, at the age of 43, he was living in Bogalusa, Louisiana, when he registered for the draft in World War I.