Jim Ferree (1931–2023), PGA Tour champion

Jim Ferree was a PGA Tour champion and the model for the first Senior PGA Tour logo.

• Died: March 14, 2023 (Who else died on March 14?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 91.
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PGA success

Ferree began playing golf at a young age, coached by his father, also a professional golfer. He honed his skill on his high school team and at the University of North Carolina, as well as playing in intramural competitions while he served in the U.S. Army in the 1950s. Ferree turned pro after his military service, with a notable PGA Tour win coming at the 1958 Vancouver Open. Ferree later made a mark when he joined the Senior PGA Tour (later renamed PGA Tour Champions) in its 1981 inaugural season. Wearing his trademark knickers and flat cap, he served as the model for the tour’s first logo. Ferree’s wins on the Senior PGA Tour included the 1986 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1991 Bell Atlantic Classic. He also served at head pro at clubs including the Savannah Inn and Country Club and the Westmoreland Country Club.

Tributes to Jim Ferree

Full obituary: The Island Packet

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