He was the professional at Royal North Devon Golf Club from 1867 until the late 1880s.

After bried periods at Aberbeen and St. Andrews, he became the professional at Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho!

for about 20 years before returning to Scotland to take up a position at Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club.

[1] While at Royal North Devon, Allan was involved in the design of Kingsdown Golf Club in 1880 and Royal Cornwall Golf Club in the late 1880s.

NT = No tournament WD = Withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place Source:[6]