F G Tait (1870 - 1900)

One of the earliest members of Royal Ashdown and made a life member in 1896.

He died in action in the Boer War at Koodoosberg aged only 30.

1886 playing as an amateur, he came third in the Open

1890 won the Calcutta Cup at St Andrews

1895 set course record of 72 at St Andrews

1896 and 1898 Amateur Champion