William Quirin is a professor of mathematics and computer science and department chair at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Peter’s (NJ) College, and his master’s and Ph.D. from Rutgers University. All of his degrees are in mathematics. A noted historian on golf in the metropolitan area, he has authored several golf club history books, including Garden City Golf Club: A History. Among his other noted golf books are The Lesley Cup Matches, and the centennial book of the Metropolitan Golf Association, Golf Clubs of the MGA. He has also authored books on such topics as Probability/Statistics and Thoroughbred handicapping. He and his wife, Diane, reside in Garden City, New York and they have one daughter, Kristin, and two sons, Daniel and James. Gizmo, their dog, runs the place.