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Jim Ferree
American professional golfer (1931–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Purvis Jennings "Jim" Ferree (June 10, 1931 – March 14, 2023) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.[1]
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Early life and amateur career
In 1931, Ferree was born in Pinebluff, North Carolina. He grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Richard J. Reynolds High School. Ferree learned the game of golf from his father, Purvis, long-time pro at Winston-Salem's Old Town Golf Club.[2][3]
Ferree played college golf at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.[4] Afterwards, Ferree briefly served in the U.S. Army.
Professional career
In 1955, Ferree turned professional.[5] He had one PGA Tour win during his regular career years. He was regarded as one of the very best in the game in the tee-to-green ball-striking phase of the game, but putting was always his weakness.[4] He spent most of his thirties and forties as the director of golf at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina.[6]
Ferree was later a club pro and joined the Senior PGA Tour at age fifty in 1981.[1] He was chosen by PGA Commissioner Deane Beman to be the model for the knickers-wearing player on the Senior Tour's logo.[7][8] He shares the Georgia-Pacific Grand Champions record for most victories (9) with two other golfers.
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Personal life
Ferree lived in Hilton Head, South Carolina with his wife, Karen, also a former champion golfer.[6]
Awards and honors
- In 1991, he became the first golfer inducted into the University of North Carolina's Hall of Fame.[4]
- In 1993, Ferree was named the Senior PGA Tour's Comeback Player of the Year.
Professional wins (19)
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PGA Tour wins (1)
Source:[11]
Other wins (12)
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- 1954 Forsyth County tournament
- 1955 Forsyth County tournament
- 1958 British Columbia Centennial Open
- 1961 Jamaica Open
- 1962 Panama Open
- 1963 Maracaibo Open Invitational
- 1966 Carolinas PGA Championship
- 1967 Georgia PGA Championship
- 1977 Tri-State Open
- 1978 Tri-State PGA Championship
- 1981 Tri-State PGA Championship
- 1983 Tri-State Open
Senior PGA Tour wins (2)
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–3)
Source:[11]
Other senior wins (4)
this list is probably incomplete
- 1997 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with George Bayer)
- 2002 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with Miller Barber)
- 2003 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with Miller Barber)
- 2006 Grand Champions team better-ball (with Jack Fleck)
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U.S. national team appearances
- PGA Cup: 1979
Video
- YouTube – Jim Ferree interview (2014)
References
External links
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