Jim Barnes

1886–1966 (age 80)

Golfer

Biography

Jim Barnes, an English-born golfer who settled in California, won the 1916 U.S. Open and claimed the PGA Championship twice, standing among the earliest figures to give professional golf a wider stage in the United States.

He later shared his experience as a respected teacher and civic-minded coach, helping young players embrace sportsmanship and the dignity of disciplined work.

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