Dorothy Campbell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dorothy Campbell |
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Campbell in 1909
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Dorothy Campbell Hurd Howe |
| Born | 24 March 1883 North Berwick, Scotland |
| Died | 20 March 1945 (aged 61) Yemassee, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality |  Scotland United States |
| Spouse | Jack V. Hurd (m. 1913–1923; divorced) Edward Howe (m. 1937–1943; divorced) |
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| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 1978 |
Dorothy Lee Campbell (born March 24, 1883 – died March 20, 1945) was an amazing Scottish golfer. She was the first woman ever to win the top amateur golf championships in three different countries. Dorothy won the American, British, and Canadian Women's Amateur titles. This made her a true golf legend!
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Early Life and Golf Beginnings
Dorothy was born in North Berwick, Scotland, into a family that loved golf. She started playing golf when she was very, very young, at just 18 months old! Within a few years, she was already playing against her sisters.
When she was 13, in 1896, Dorothy joined the North Berwick Ladies Golf Club. She was so good that she could easily play against adult members. She learned a lot from a famous golf teacher named Ben Sayers. She practiced her golf skills on the North Berwick West Links course.
Winning Big in British Golf
In 1909, Dorothy Campbell played in the British Ladies Amateur golf tournament. This event was held at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club. During one match, she forgot to tell the officials her score. They almost disqualified her! But she was allowed to keep playing. Dorothy went on to win the championship, beating Florence Hezlet.
Winning this tournament changed her life. She was invited to play in America. After that, she only visited Britain. She moved to Canada in 1910. A few years later, she moved to the United States for good. She became an American citizen.
In 1911, Dorothy won the British Ladies Amateur again. This time, she beat Violet Hezlet, who was Florence's sister.
Amazing Golf Achievements
Dorothy Campbell won many golf titles during her career. She won 11 national amateur championships. These wins were in Great Britain, the United States, Canada, and Scotland. Her last big win was in 1924 when she was 41 years old.
She won over 700 first-place prizes in golf! People said her "short game" was incredible. The short game means the shots you take when you are close to the hole.
Dorothy was very good at a special shot called a "run-up shot." She used a club she called "Thomas." She could hit the ball from far away and get it very close to the hole. Once, she even made a record by taking only 19 putts for 18 holes! She also won a championship by chipping the ball into the hole from 40 yards away, twice!
Family Life
Dorothy Campbell got married to Jack V. Hurd in 1913. He was a businessman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She won many of her golf titles as Mrs. J. V. Hurd. She later married Edward Howe in 1937.
Dorothy had one son named Sigourney V. Hurd. Throughout her life, she was known by different names, including Dorothy Hurd and Dorothy Howe.
Later Life and Legacy
Dorothy Campbell passed away on March 20, 1945. She was involved in a railway accident.
Her amazing golf career is remembered. In 1978, she was honored by being inducted into both the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and the World Golf Hall of Fame. She is still known as one of the greatest amateur golfers of all time.
Notable Wins
- 1905 Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship
- 1906 Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship
- 1908 Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship
- 1909 U.S. Women's Amateur, British Ladies Amateur
- 1910 U.S. Women's Amateur, Canadian Women's Amateur
- 1911 British Ladies Amateur, Canadian Women's Amateur
- 1912 Canadian Women's Amateur
- 1918 North and South Women's Amateur
- 1920 North and South Women's Amateur
- 1921 North and South Women's Amateur
- 1924 U.S. Women's Amateur
- 1938 U.S. Women's Senior Championship
