Jim Barnes has won four major championships, the 1916 and 1919 PGA Championship, the 1921 US Open and the 1925 Open Championship.
Jim Barnes (April 8, 1886 – May 24, 1966) was born in Lelant, Cornwall, England.
Jim Barnes turned professional in 1906 and moved to the United States.
He was the professional at the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club in Temple Terrace, Florida from 1923 - 1926.
Jim Barnes has won a total of 22 PGA Tournaments.
Jim Barnes was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.
The 1916 PGA Championship was played at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York.
Jim Barnes won the 1916 PGA Championship against Jock Hutchison by 1 hole in the 36-hole final.
The winner’s share was $500.
The 1919 PGA Championship was played at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, New York, east of New York City on Long Island in Nassau County.
Jim Barnes won the 1919 PGA Championship against Fred McLeod, 6 & 5, in the final.
The winner’s share was $500.
The 1921 US Open was played at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, a suburb northwest of Washington, D.C.
Jim Barnes won the 1921 US Open, nine strokes ahead of runners-up Walter Hagen and Fred McLeod.
His total score was 289 (+9).
The winner’s share was $500.
The 1925 Open Championship was played at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
Jim Barnes won the 1925 Open Championship one stroke ahead of runners-up Ted Ray and Archie Compston.
His total score was 300.
The winner’s share was £75.
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