Arthur Reid

Early life Though born in England, Reid was of Scottish descent. He worked at the North Shore Club in Blackpool, England.

Professional career In 1905, Reid won the Swiss Open. The Open was played on the Lucerne Course and was contested over 36 holes, four rounds of the 9-hole course. Reid was the local professional and completed the four rounds in 155 (38-39-37-41), winning by 13 strokes from Bernard Callaway. Reid won a gold medal and the £10 first prize.

In September 1907 he accepted a position as the head professional at the Bristol and Clifton Club. Prior to his time at North Shore Club he had been engaged at Boston, Woodhall Spa, Gainsborough, Lucerne, Paris, and Seaford Links Club in Seaford, England. In 1918 he won the Philadelphia Open Championship, sharing the title with Pat Doyle. By 1921, he was playing out of Ardsley Club, Ardsley-on-Hudson, New York.

Reid was also the long-time professional at The Country Club of Farmington, near Hartford, Connecticut, In 1929, Reid was elected president of the Central Connecticut Professional Golfer's Organization.

Personal life Reid and his wife, Rebecca Reid (née Hencher), had three children. Reid's brother-in-law was the noted French golf professional Louis Tellier. Reid had a younger brother, Wilfrid, who was also a professional golfer.

Professional wins (2) 1905 Swiss Open 1918 Philadelphia Open Championship (tied with Pat Doyle)