About
Campbell coached Francis Ouimet to his historic 1913 U.S. Open win, helping to spark American golf's rise.
Alex 'Nipper' Campbell was a pioneering Scottish golf course architect and professional golfer, born in Troon, Scotland. Campbell immigrated to the United States in 1896 and quickly became a key figure in American golf. He served sixteen years as the head professional at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, where he also mentored Francis Ouimet, who would go on to achieve a legendary U.S. Open victory in 1913. Campbell's talent extended beyond playing and instruction; he transitioned into course design, beginning with Clifton Park in Baltimore before designing multiple courses in Maryland and Ohio. His most renowned work is the Moraine Country Club in Dayton, Ohio, where his routing celebrated the natural glacial landscape, blending strategic challenge with classic style. Over his career, Campbell created more than 30 municipal and private courses during golf's 'Golden Age' of architecture. Admired for integrating the natural terrain and his deep understanding of the game, his legacy endures in both his courses and coaching influence.
