Willie Fernie
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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About Willie Fernie
Willie Fernie won 1 major championship during their career.
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Career Highlights
- 1883 Open Championship — Won at Musselburgh Links, defeating defending champion Bob Ferguson by one stroke in 36-hole playoff
- Runner-up Finishes — Finished second at The Open four times (1882, 1884, 1890, 1891)
- Royal Troon Professional — Served as club professional at Royal Troon for 37 years (1887-1924)
- Golf Course Architecture — Designed notable courses including Turnberry's Ailsa Course and made alterations to St Andrews Old Course
- Career Longevity — Competed at The Open Championship from 1873 to 1905, spanning over three decades
Did You Know?
- Family Golf Legacy: Two of his sons, Tom and Harry, were also professional golfers — Tom finished fifth at the 1923 Open Championship at Troon
- St Andrews Native: Born in St Andrews, Fernie designed or renovated over 30 golf courses throughout Scotland and England during his career
- Final Days: His sons withdrew from 1924 Open qualifying at Royal Liverpool due to their father's illness, just months before his death