Full name William Fernie The Open Championship Won: 1883 Nationality Scotland Name Willie Fernie | Status Professional Role Golfer U.S. Open DNP | |
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Died June 24, 1924, Glasgow, United Kingdom | ||
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William Fernie (7 May 1855 – 24 June 1924) was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course architect from St Andrews. He won the 1883 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links. The tournament was scheduled to last four rounds of the nine-hole course on a Friday in November. Fernie tied with defending champion Bob Ferguson, with both men shooting 158. The following day Fernie won a playoff by a single stroke.
Contents
- Willie fernie tribute huddle celtic 5 dundee utd 1 13th august 2011
- Early life
- Golf career
- Family
- Death and legacy
- Wins 1
- Results timeline
- Team appearances
- References
Early life
Fernie was born in St Andrews, Scotland, on 7 May 1855.
Golf career
Fernie was runner-up in the Open Championship in 1882, 1884, 1890 and 1891. When George Strath left Royal Troon in 1887, Fernie took over as club professional and served for 37 years only retiring in January 1924, a few months before his death. As a golf course designer he made alterations to the Old Course at St Andrews and Royal Troon, and designed Turnberry's Ailsa, Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club and Isle of Arran courses. He also designed the Dumfries and County Golf Club in 1912.
Family
Two of his sons, Tom and Harry withdrew from 1924 Open qualifying at Royal Liverpool Golf Club because of their father's illness. Tom Fernie had finished fifth in the 1923 Open at Troon.
Death and legacy
Fernie died in Glasgow, Scotland, on 24 June 1924. He is best remembered for winning the 1883 Open Championship and finishing second four times.
Wins (1)
1In a 36-hole playoff, Fernie defeated Ferguson by 1 stroke.
Results timeline
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10