Macdonald Smith (1914) – Scarsdale

Macdonald Smith, then the professional at Oakmont, established a new championship record of 278 while winning the Met Open at Scarsdale.  The previous record had been a 279, which was set by Harry Vardon in the 1911 German Open.  He missed several short putts during his final round of 73.  Smith’s older brothers from Carnoustie, Scotland, Willie and Alex, both won the U.S. Open.