Theodore Havemeyer | |
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| Born | Theodore Augustus Havemeyer May 17, 1839 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1897 (aged 57) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Mr. Betts' School |
| Spouse |
Emily de Loosey (m. 1862) |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Christian Havemeyer Jr. Sarah Louise Henderson |
| Relatives | See Havemeyer family |
Theodore Augustus Havemeyer (May 17, 1839 – April 26, 1897) was an American businessman who was the first president of the U.S. Golf Association and co-founder of the Newport Country Club, host to both the first U.S. Amateur and the first U.S. Open in 1895.[1]
- ^ Golf and the American country club by Richard J. Moss (University of Illinois Press, 2001)