Bert Way
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| Bert Way | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Bert Way, c. 1950 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Herbert Way | ||
| Nickname | Bertie | ||
| Born | 23 August 1873 | ||
| Died | 11 August 1963 (aged 89) Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Sporting nationality |  England United States | ||
| Spouse | Caroline Amelia Symons | ||
| Children | 2 | ||
| Career | |||
| Status | Professional | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | T2: 1899 | ||
| The Open Championship | DNP | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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William Herbert "Bert" Way (23 August 1873 – 11 August 1963) was an English professional golfer and golf course designer. Way tied for second place in the 1899 U.S. Open, held 14–15 September 1899, at Baltimore Country Club in Baltimore, Maryland.[1]
Way designed a number of golf courses, the best known being the South Course at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Way was born in Bideford, Devon, England, to Richard Way (1839–1923) and Frances Mary Way née Henderson (1844–1926). He had four brothers and two sisters. Way was Willie Dunn, Jr.'s apprentice at North Devon and when Dunn left Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Dunn recommended Way as his replacement.[2] Way and his wife Caroline emigrated to the United States in 1896 and both became naturalized American citizens.[3]