Bertie Snowball
Bertie Snowball (7 May 1887 – 9 May 1915) was an English professional golfer who played in the early 20th century. He was at his peak as a player from 1904 to 1908 but was still competitive as late as 1914. He was killed in 1915 during World War I. During his short career he was a professional in all four Home Nations, being connected with Bradford, Scarborough Town, Blankney, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock, Scarborough North Cliff, and Criccieth before moving finally to Carnoustie. He was runner-up in the Leeds Cup, twice made the cut in the Open Championship, twice qualified for the final stages of the News of the World Match Play, was twice runner-up in the Irish Professional Championship and was good enough to beat Harry Vardon in a match in 1905, before his 18th birthday. Early life Snowball was born 7 May 1887 at Baildon, Yorkshire, England, to James Snowball (a farm bailiff) and Elizabeth (Hannah) Sotheran who had married in 1870. The Snowball family was a large one, Bertie having a number of brothers and sisters. His father later became a greenkeeper at the Scarborough Town golf club. Golf career Professional in England Snowball played in the