George Cumming Sr.

Born: May 20th, 1879 in Bridge of Weir, Scotland.

Known as the “Dean of Canadian Professional Golfers,” George Cumming was a founding member of the PGA of Canada. He also served as the Association’s first Captain from 1911-1913 and again from 1931-1932.

He was a winner of the 1905 Canadian Open and the 1914 PGA Championship of Canada. Cumming also finished runner-up at the Canadian Open four times and three-times at the PGA Championship of Canada. He was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 1971.

Victories:

• Canadian Open 1905
• PGA of Canada 1914

Career:

• Founder of the PGA of Canada
• PGA of Canada Captain 1911 -1913, 1931 – 1932.
• PGA of Canada President 1922 -1924, 1950.

Served as the Head Professional at:

• Dumfries & Galloway G.C.
• Toronto G.C.

    Hall of Fame Induction History:

• Canadian Golf Hall of Fame 1971
• PGA of Canada Hall of Fame 2014
• Ontario Golf Hall of Fame 2000
• PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame 2020

Source: PGA of Canada Hall of Fame / Golf Ontario Hall of Fame /Canadian Golf Hall of Fame