A Calotype of great players of the day at St Andrews circa 1855.
No. 1 – In the center is Mr. George Glennie, head and shoulders over the other gentlemen players in match play. I never knew a kinder-hearted and more sterling man. Early trained as an engineer, he went to Blackheath, where he was instrumental in putting fresh life into the old club. I hope to have a whole article on my very worthy friend, for the last match of any importance which I played was in 1874, with him as my partner, against Messers. Leslie Balfour Melville and Henry Lamb. The whole golfing world knows the name of George Glennie. He broke the medal record in St Andrews, for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, in 1855, when he scored 88. This was not beaten till I gained the university Medal eleven years afterwords in 86. But there never was a steadier player, and never was there a more charming partner.
An excerpt from October 20, 1899, Golf Illustrated (UK). Golf and Golfers of the Old School, by Dr. J. G. McPherson.
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