J A Stout, who was known as Alf in Cumbria but when he moved to Scarborough (& Ganton) was known as Bill. Alf was known as one of the longest hitters of a ball in his day and he did become English Amateur Golf Champion in about 1926. I believe he was chosen for the Walker Cup in 1928 & 1930. In the latter match against Don Moe at Sandwich , Alf was 7 up with 15 to play - it was a 36 hole match - when Moe by sheer brilliance won 6 of the next 7 holes. The match was concluded at the 18th by Moe sinking a birdie putt for a 3. Alf had done the second round in 72 against Moe's 65, which was a mirror image of the morning round when Alf was about 5 under on his round. It was described as a titanic struggle and Alf, on shaking Moe's hand, said " Donald that was not golf, rather a visitation from God"!

Alf along with his 5 brothers played his formative golfing years at Seascale Golf Club, where his picture still regales the staircase, The worst handicap of those brothers was 4. Alf moved over to Scarborough to practise dentistry and played his golf at Ganton. He was still a West Cumbrian at heart.