Using Mel Reid's Strong Start To Tell You About Wilfrid Reid

The 2021 U.S. Women's Open contender appears to be related to the often-overlooked early influencer who designed the first golf course over today's Olympic Club location

Upon taking the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open lead, England’s Mel Reid was asked about her family ties to the great Wilfrid Reid. Among other feats in the game, Wilfrid designed a golf course on the property now known as The Olympic Club where Mel posted an opening 67.

“Apparently he's my great uncle,” she said having been informed of that by a few folks, incl…