Herbert Leeds

Herbert Corey Leeds (January 30, 1855 – September 29, 1930) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect.

Leeds tied for eighth place[1] in the 1898 U.S. Open held at Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, a golf course of his own design.

He graduated from Harvard University where, in addition to completing his Bachelor of Arts studies in 1877, he played baseball.

His course at Myopia Hunt Club measured 6,335 yards and within the confines of the course Leeds made certain that pars would not be easy, let alone birdies.

Willie Anderson's 331 for four rounds is a record that has stood for 114 years and counting and remains the highest winning score ever in the U.S.

Leeds, who graduated with the Harvard class of 1877, stands back row far left. Future major league pitcher Jim Tyng stands back row second from right.