That would be Henry Cotton in 1987.
The first golfer to be knighted was Sir Henry Cotton, a British professional golfer who was honored for his achievements in the sport. He was knighted in 1953.
Me
If a golfer is entitled to tee off first it means he has honors.
Harry Lauder
Harry Lauder.
Elizabeth the First
Rory.
donald mchaton in 1896
Yes.
Yes, Robert Falcon Scott was knighted and became known as Captain Scott after his first expedition to Antarctica in 1901.
no you cannot get your surname knighted. but if you gt knighted you probably have your whole name knighted just your name not your families
The Professional Golfer of America
He didn't get knighted