Quick Facts
Biography
George Fernie (born circa 1860) was a Scottish professional golfer who played in the late 19th century. Fernie had five starts in the Open Championship, the best of which was seventh place in the 1884 Open Championship.
Early life
George Fernie was born in Scotland circa 1860.
Golf career
1884 Open Championship
The 1884 Open Championship was held 3 October at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Jack Simpson won the Championship by four strokes, ahead of runners-up Willie Fernie and Douglas Rolland.
Details of play
This was the first Open Championship to be played at Prestwick after it had been extended from 12 to 18 holes in 1882. The contest was still over 36 holes but consisted of two 18-hole rounds rather than three 12-hole rounds. Conditions were difficult with a strong wind. Simpson, one of the early starters, had the best score in both rounds and was the surprise winner. Fernie and Rolland were joint second and shared the second and third prizes.
Death
Fernie's date of death is unknown.
Results in The Open Championship
| Tournament | 1884 | 1885 | 1886 | 1887 | 1888 | 1889 | 1890 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T7 | T18 | DNP | T17 | DNP | DNP | 21 | T39 |
Note: Fernie played only in The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10