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John Fourie
Jonathan Adriaan Fourie (born 23 August 1939) is a South African professional golfer.
Early life
Fourie was born in Johannesburg.
Professional career
In 1970, Fourie turned professional. He spent his career playing mainly on the Southern Africa Tour and the European Tour. He won ten times on the Southern Africa Tour, including one win as an amateur, and led the Order of Merit in 1973/74. In Europe, he won the 1977 Callers of Newcastle tournament and twice finished in the top twenty on the Order of Merit. In 1992, he joined the European Seniors Tour during its 1992 debut season, and won the Senior British Open and the Belfast Telegraph Irish Senior Masters on his way to winning the tour's Order of Merit. He continued to play on the seniors tour into his mid-60s.
Professional wins (13)
European Tour wins (1)
European Tour playoff record (1–0)
Southern Africa Tour wins (6)
- Note: Tournament shortened to 54 holes due to weather. Southern Africa Tour playoff record (1–2)
Other Southern African wins (3)
Senior PGA Tour wins (1)
European Seniors Tour wins (2)
European Seniors Tour playoff record (0–2)
Results in major championships
Note: Fourie only played in The Open Championship. {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Senior major championships
Wins (1)
Team appearances
Amateur
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