Roland MacKenzie (March 13, 1907 – November 19, 1988) was an American amateur golfer whose career included three selections to Walker Cup teams and five times qualifying for the U.S.
[1][2] Born on March 13, 1907, in the District of Columbia, MacKenzie graduated from Western High School in Washington, D.C., and Brown University, Class of 1929, in Providence, Rhode Island.
[2][5] In a preliminary round, MacKenzie defeated one of the most skillful putters in Scotland, William John Guild, 3 and 2, eliciting praise from the press: "The Walker team men tonight are congratulating their youngest colleague.
MacKenzie's play, particularly his style and grace, which the spectators repeatedly compared to that of Bobby Jones, and his powerful low drives, frequently evoked applause.
[1] In 1928, he was again named to the Walker Cup team for the match held at the Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, with Charles Evans Jr., Francis Ouimet, Watts Gunn, Jess Sweetser, Jimmy Johnston, and George Von Elm.
Amateur between 1923 and 1948, membership on three Walker Cup teams, 1926, 1928 and 1930, and four Maryland State Golf Association father-and-son tournaments, playing with a son or a stepson.