Allan Macfie

Allan Fullarton Macfie (18 February 1854 – 15 January 1943) was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the late 19th century. He won the first Amateur Championship in 1885.

Early life and marriage Macfie was born in Liverpool on 18 February 1854, the son of John and Lillias (née Fullarton). John was a senior partner in the Liverpool sugar refiners, Macfie and Sons. Macfie married but had no children.

The tournament was played on 20, 21 and 23 April and was "open to all amateur members of recognised golf clubs". The format was match-play. All players were included in the draw for each round, any extra player receiving a bye. If a match was halved after the 18 holes both players progressed to the next round, playing each other again. There were 49 entries from 12 different clubs, although only 44 were included in the draw and four of these players did not turn up. Of the 22 first-round matches, 2 were halved, meaning that there were 12 matches in the second round. There were no more halved matches in the following rounds which meant that 3 players reached the semi-final stage.

In the first round Macfie halved his match against William Doleman.

Each player paid a 1 guinea entry fee. This, together with 25 guineas from the Royal Liverpool club, was used for prizes. The losing finalist received £10 with the remainder being used to buy silver plate for the winner.

Death and legacy Macfie died at his home, Brooklands, in St Andrews in 1943 aged 88. Macfie is best remembered for winning the first Amateur Championship in 1885.