Jim Ferrier

For other people with the same name, see James Ferrier (disambiguation).

Jim Ferrier
Ferrier, circa 1950
Personal information
Full nameJames Bennett Elliott Ferrier
NicknameUndertaker, Wolf
Born(1915-02-24)24 February 1915[1]
Sydney, Australia
Died13 June 1986(1986-06-13) (aged 71)
Burbank, California[2]
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight192 lb (87 kg; 13.7 st)
Sporting nationality
Spouse
Norma Kathleen Jennings
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(m. 1938; died 1979)​
Lorraine Ruth (Devirian) Sheldon
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(m. 1980)​
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Career
Turned professional1941[3]
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins36
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour18
PGA Tour of Australasia13
Other5
Best results in major championships
(wins: 1)
Masters Tournament2nd: 1950
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1947
U.S. OpenT5: 1950
The Open ChampionshipT44: 1936
British Amateur2nd: 1936
Achievements and awards
Sport Australia
Hall of Fame		1985

James Bennett Elliott Ferrier (24 February 1915 – 13 June 1986)[2] was an Australian professional golfer. After compiling a fine record as an amateur golfer in Australia during the 1930s, he moved to the United States in 1940, turned professional in 1941, and joined the PGA Tour. He won the 1947 PGA Championship among his 18 tour titles and was the first Australian to win a major championship.

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