George Duncan was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course designer, born in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, on 16 September 1883 and died on 15 January 1964. Apprenticed first as a carpenter, he turned down a chance to become a professional footballer with Aberdeen to take up golf, and became known as the pro's pro for his teaching and swing analysis. He was famous for his fast pace of play. In 1920 he won the first post World War I Open Championship at Royal Cinque Ports in one of the greatest comebacks in its history, making up a thirteen shot deficit to win by two. He lost the 1922 Open to Walter Hagen by one stroke, and he played for Great Britain in the Ryder Cup in 1927, 1929 and 1931, captaining the winning side in 1929.
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