Willie Fernie (golfer)
| Willie Fernie | |
|---|---|
Fernie, c. 1900 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Fernie |
| Born | 7 May 1855 St Andrews, Scotland |
| Died | 24 June 1924 (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 |
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.