John Rattray | |
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| Born | 22 September 1707 Craighall Castle, Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 5 July 1771 (aged 63) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | Signing the first rules of golf. Surgeon to Prince Charles Edward Stuart |
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John Rattray (22 September 1707 – 5 July 1771) was an Edinburgh surgeon who served as surgeon to Prince Charles Edward Stuart during the Jacobite rising of 1745. He was a proficient archer, winning the Edinburgh Arrow on two occasions, however it is for his golfing achievements that he is principally remembered. A skilful golfer, Rattray won the first competition organised by the Company of Gentleman Golfers (later the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers) to become the 'Captain of Goff' for a year. In this capacity he signed the first ever Rules of Golf.