And The Mystery Ghost Is...

There is Allan Robertson on the far left (creator of the Road hole green), and on the right, Young Tom and Old Tom Morris. And second from the left? Reader Jason got it...

Why it's the great David "Old Daw" Anderson, purveyor of golf balls, greens and a wee nipat the fourth tee for which the hole is now named (Ginger Beer). Here he is serving up a beverage to none other than Old Tom in what has to be the earliest evidence of the beverage cart girl (I know you thought Troon in Scottsdale was the original home for on-course libations). 

Note the green roller nearby, or whatever that is!

Here's another shot of Daw courtesy of the University of St. Andrews.

Comments

[Lotsa Questions]

The guy on the right appears to be drinking milk??? Is that a white tablecloth on top of the cart with rolls or something ?? Fancy!

[George]

http://www.goodgolfforlife.com/standrewsgolfers_1855.htm

You can see some very good photos of Anderson and other contemporaries at the above website. No it's not my website - nor do I know the owner. Just some terrific antiquarian photos I stumbled across and thought you might like.

[TXQ]

"And The Mystery Ghost Is..."

What an uber-clever headline, Geoff!

Knowing no story/text could possibly top said headline, I didn't actually read the post, but, man, kudos again for that headline!

[Kelly Blake Moran]

According to Scott Macpherson in his excellent book about St. Andrews, "Old Daw Anderson is credited for creating the first 'double green' as late as 1832 by cutting a second hole on the fifth green (Hole o'Cross) but references also credit Allan Robertson as a co-conspirator."

[Tommy Naccarato]

Do you think Old Tom is enjoying that "refreshment?" :)

On another note, would you look at all of that gorse in the background!?!?!?!?!