Ted Douglas

Edward Simpson Douglas (30 May 1885 – 23 December 1956) was a Scottish professional golfer. Douglas began his career in his native Scotland before briefly moving to the United States. Shortly thereafter, he moved the New Zealand where he became a top touring professional, winning the New Zealand Open four times and a number of other prominent titles. By 1925, he was described as the "finest golfer New Zealand ever had."

Professional career He was born Edward Simpson Douglas. Douglas is from Scotland. During his early years in Scotland he was associated with Newton More Club in Perthshire and Fort George Club in Morayshire.

At the age of 22, he moved to the United States. He worked at Preselio Club and Menlo Park Club, both in San Francisco, for three and two years respectively. Douglas was supposed to be introduced to the New Zealand golf world through a match with leading golfer Joe Clements. However, in a "preliminary" session, Clements was so intimidated with Douglas' talents that he called the match off. At the Heretaunga tournament, he performed another great comeback. After two rounds, he was well back of the lead. He served for the N.Z.E.F. in France for three and half years with the Rifle Brigade. He did not play golf during this period. As of 1922, he was in the money at every tournament he ever played in New Zealand. He was also one of the top golfers in the Daily Mail tournament.

As of February 1929, he had returned to New Zealand. Late in his career, he still had some success. In 1933, he finished the New Zealand Open tied with Ernie Moss. However, Moss defeated him 146–156 in the playoff. In 1941, he won the Otago Veterans' Golf Four-ball handily with partner K. Ross. They defeated competitors A. Sime and W.G. Wight, 14 and 13, over four rounds. 1914 New Zealand Open, New Zealand Professional Championship, Wellington Tournament 1919 New Zealand Open 1921 New Zealand Open, New Zealand Professional Championship 1926 Midland Professional Championship 1937 New Zealand Professional Championship 1941 Otago Veterans' Golf Four-ball