Cecil Leitch

Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (13 April 1891 – 16 September 1977) was an English amateur golfer and author. She won 12 national titles as well as five French Ladies Amateurs and one Canadian Women's Amateur.

Early life In 1891, Leitch was born in Monimail, Silloth, Cumberland, England.

Golf career

In 1914, she won the first of her four British Ladies Amateurs, taking the title from Muriel Dodd. Her opportunity to possibly win several more was interrupted for five years during World War I. When the Championship was restarted after the war, she won her second straight title then the following year made it three in a row. Leitch was able to reach the Championship finals on six occasions, and in 1926 won her fourth British title, a record she shares with Joyce Wethered.

She received golf lessons from Thomas Renouf, the head professional at Silloth.

Leitch retired from competition in 1928 having won 12 UK national titles, plus five French Ladies Amateurs, and one Canadian Women's Amateur.

Leitch was a regular writer on golf for newspapers and magazines, and published three books on golf: Golf for Girls (1911), Golf (1922), and Golf Simplified (1924).

After retirement from competitive golf, Leitch worked in the antiques trade and later in cinema.

Personal life In 1977, Leitch died at her home in London.

Amateur wins 1914 British Ladies Amateur, English Women's Amateur Championship 1919 English Women's Amateur Championship 1920 British Ladies Amateur 1921 British Ladies Amateur, Canadian Women's Amateur 1926 British Ladies Amateur