Derek James
South African professional golfer (born 1960)
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Derek James (born 28 September 1960) is a South African professional golfer currently playing on the Sunshine Tour.
South Africa| Derek James | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Derek James |
| Born | 28 September 1960 Durban, South Africa |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Sporting nationality | South Africa |
| Residence | Southbroom, South Africa |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1984 |
| Former tours | Sunshine Tour Canadian Tour |
| Professional wins | 11 |
Career
In 1960, James was born in Durban, South Africa. He was the 1984 South African Strokeplay champion, his biggest amateur win.
James turned professional later that year and joined the Sunshine Tour. He won his first title there in 1991, and would add six more wins between then and 1994. He was also runner-up in the South African Open in 1992. He won the Canadian Tournament Players' Championship in 1994, in addition to picking up three minor tournament victories in the United States.
James retired as a touring professional golf. He is now the head professional at Southbroom Golf Club.[1]
Personal life
James lives in Southbroom, South Africa with his wife and two children.
Amateur wins
- 1984 South Africa Strokeplay Champion
Professional wins (11)
Canadian Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Jul 1994 | Infiniti Championship | −13 (69-70-67-65=271) | 2 strokes |  Ray Stewart |
South African wins (7)
- 1991 (1) River Sun Challenge
- 1992 (3) Iscor Newcastle Classic, Kalahari Classic, Mercedez Benz Golf Challenge
- 1993 (2) Lombard Tryes Classic, Momentum Life Classic
- 1994 (1) Sanlam Cancer Challenge
Other wins (3)
- 1985 Western Massachusetts Open[2]
- 2 other minor tournaments in the United States
Team appearances
Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing South Africa): 1982
- South African National Team: 1982, 1983, 1984
