About Gertrude Harrison
Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 66–67). Gertrude Harrison was an American golfer.
Gertrude MacAdams Harrison (1871 – January 3, 1938) was the first female golf professional.
She was born Gertrude MacAdams in 1871. About 1928, she invented a device which returned golf balls driven into a driving net to the feet of the golfer.
Harrison died suddenly of natural causes at the golf school she ran in Cleveland, Ohio. She was buried in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.
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Who was Gertrude Harrison?
professional golfer (1871–1938)
When was Gertrude Harrison born?
Gertrude Harrison was born in 1871.
When did Gertrude Harrison die?
Gertrude Harrison died on 3 January 1938.
What was Gertrude Harrison's occupation?
Gertrude Harrison was a golfer.
What nationality was Gertrude Harrison?
Gertrude Harrison was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gertrude Harrison. https://biography.guide/gertrude-harrison/
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