The Resume

(November 26, 1873-March 14, 1954)
Born in St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
Won the U.S. Open (1898)

Why he might be annoying:

He had a habit of being a hard drinker and took the 1898 U.S. Open trophy home without permission.
The USGA was concerned as they think he was going to spend the winning $150 on alcohol.
His productivity went into decline following his only U.S. Open victory.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the second Scottish golfer to win a U.S. Open.
He was also the first golfer to win a U.S. Open in a 72-hole format.
He was the brother of Sandy Herd who won the 1902 British Open.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Golfers
• Golf's U.S. Open Champs (Ranked: 1898)
• I am Scottish
• I Died in 1954 (Ranked: 80)
• Look at Me, I Got My Hands on My Hips
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 10]
• Profiles 49838-50000 (Ranked: 49861)
• The Circle Of Life Comes To An End: Died On Pi Day (March 14th) (Ranked: 1954)
• Walruses

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying