Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath

Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (1891 - 1977), often known as Cecil - British amateur golfer. She was born in Silloth, Cumberland, England, the daughter of a local physician and one of three sisters who excelled at the game of golf. Leitch won 12 national titles as well as five French Ladies Amateurs and one Canadian Women's Amateur. Pictured here in action during a sensational battle of the sexes match against Harold Hilton at Walton Heath

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