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James Braid was born in the village of Earlsferry, next to Elie in Fife in 1870.

Golf was already established and played widely, though his parents were non-golfers.  Early time spent as a caddie led to him learning to play, and as young as 8 he won a junior caddies’ competition.

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By 16 he was a scratch golfer and had joined Earlsferry Thistle GC. The Thistle was a hot-bed of good young golfers, including his cousin Douglas Rolland (runner-up in the 1884 and 1894 Open Championships) and the Simpson brothers; Jack (Open Champion 1884), Archie (Runner up Open Championship in 1885 and 1890) and Bob, a club maker and future head professional at Carnoustie.

At the age of 9, Braid came to the notice of Jamie Anderson (a 3-times Open Champion) who encouraged him to believe he could go on to the top of the game.

Developing as a player

In 1889, the 19-year old Braid started work as a joiner in St Andrews, followed by a move to Edinburgh in 1891.

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