Willie Fernie (golfer)
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William Fernie (7 May 1855 ā 24 June 1924) was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course architect from St Andrews. He won the 1883 Open Championship at Musselburgh Links.[1] 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.
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Willie Fernie | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | William Fernie |
Born | (1855-05-07)7 May 1855 St Andrews, Scotland |
Died | 24 June 1924(1924-06-24) (aged 69) Glasgow, Scotland |
Sporting nationality | Scotland |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
U.S. Open | DNP |
The Open Championship | Won: 1883 |
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