Theodore Havemeyer
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Theodore Augustus Havemeyer (May 17, 1839 – April 26, 1897) was an American businessman who was the first president of the U.S. Golf Association and co-founder of the Newport Country Club, host to both the first U.S. Amateur and the first U.S. Open in 1895.[1]
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Theodore Havemeyer | |
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Born | Theodore Augustus Havemeyer May 17, 1839 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 26, 1897(1897-04-26) (aged 57) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Education | Mr. Betts' School |
Spouse |
Emily de Loosey (m. 1862) |
Children | 9 |
Parent(s) | Frederick Christian Havemeyer Jr. Sarah Louise Henderson |
Relatives | See Havemeyer family |
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