Herbert H. Ramsay
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February 16, 1887
Herbert H. Hartley | |
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| Born | Herbert Hartley Ramsey February 16, 1887 |
| Died | January 27, 1939 (aged 51) |
| Other names | "Tack" Hartley |
| Education | New York University Yale University Phillips-Andover Academy |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Employer(s) | Rogers, Ramsay & Hoge |
| Known for | United States Golf Association administrator |
Herbert Hartley Ramsay (February 16, 1887 - January 27, 1939) was an American attorney and golf administrator.[1] He was president of the United States Golf Association and was responsible for enacting policies that were key in shaping competitive golfing as it is known today.[1] He was also the sports broadcaster for the first Masters Tournament.[2]
Ramsay was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana while growing up and moved to Los Angeles, California after his freshman year of college.[1][3][4][5][6] He was the son of Katherine Penoyer and William E. Ramsay, a lumberman with The Bradley, Ramsay Lumber Company which operated in both Michigan and Louisiana.[1][7][8][9] His nickname was "Tack" because his older brother was "Spike", and he was a littler version of a spike or a tack.[1]
He attended Phillips-Andover Academy, graduating with high honors.[10] While at Phillips, he was captain of the golf team and manager of the football eleven.[7][11] He attended Yale University, receiving a B.A. in philosophy in 1908.[1] At Yale, he was a member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall), vice president of the Freshman Baseball Association, vice president of the University Baseball Association, and manager of the football team.[12][13][3][4]
Next, he attended New York University, receiving a Bachelor of Laws and a Doctor of Jurisprudence.[1][7]
He was lieutenant in the Navy Reserve during World War I.[7]
Career
Ramsay was an attorney with Rogers, Ramsay & Hoge at 41 East 42nd Street in New York City.[1][7]
He was a director of the American Machine and Foundry Company and the International Cigar Machinery Company.[1][7] He was vice president of the Sterling Products Corporation.[1][7] He was also a director of the Madison Square Garden Corporation.[1][7]
He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Association of the Bar of New York City, the New York County Lawyers' Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Trade and Commerce Bar Association.[1]