Biography:Fred McLeod was a Scottish-born American professional golfer who won the 1908 U.S. Open at Myopia Hunt Club in Massachusetts. He began his career in Scotland, leaving for the United States after some success in local computations.
Throughout his career McLeod won several professional tournaments, as well as coming runner up to Jim Barnes in the 1919 PGA Championship.
He worked as a club professional at several golf clubs in the United States and was buried at the Columbia Country Club in Maryland, which was the last where he worked.
Born:April 25, 1882 Birthplace:North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom Star Sign:Taurus
1908-08-29 US Open Men's Golf, Myopia Hunt GC: Fred McLeod defeats fellow Scot Willie Smith by 6 strokes in an 18-hole playoff to win his only major title
1919-09-20 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Engineers CC: Defending champion Jim Barnes defeats Fred McLeod, 6 & 5 in the final
1921-07-22 US Open Men's Golf, Columbia CC: Englishman Jim Barnes wins the 3rd of his 4 major titles by 9 strokes ahead of runners-up Walter Hagen and Fred McLeod
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