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Biography of Jim Ferrier - Golfer
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Jim Ferrier (1915-1986) was an Australian golfer from Manly, New South Wales. He was a runner up in the 1931 Australian Open (golf)|Australian Open at the age of sixteen and won the Australian Amateur Title in 1935, 1936, 1938 and 1939. He was also victorious in the Australian Open as an amateur in 1938 and 1939. He was runner-up in the The Amateur Championship|British Amateur at Old Course at St Andrews|St Andrews in 1935. In 1940 Ferrier went to the United States where he turned professional. His most significant win came at the PGA Championship, one of golf's four major championships, in 1947. He was the first Australian to win a major. He was also runner up at the 1960 PGA Championship. His other victories included the Canadian Open in 1950 and 1951. Ferrier was renowned as an outstanding putter. He eventually became a U.S. Citizen.
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