Derek James

 ( South African Male Golfers ) 

Derek James (born 28 September 1960) is a South African professional golfer currently playing on the Sunshine Tour.

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Career In 1960, James was born in Durban. 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.

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Personal life James lives in Southbroom with his wife and two children.

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Amateur wins

• 1984 South Africa Strokeplay Champion

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Professional wins (11)

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Canadian Tour wins (1)

1	24 Jul 1994	Infiniti Championship	−13 (69-70-67-65=271)	2 strokes	Ray Stewart

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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

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Other wins (3)

• 3 minor tournaments in the United States

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Team appearances Amateur

• Eisenhower Trophy (representing South Africa): 1982
• South African National Team: 1982, 1983, 1984

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