American golfer

James R. Foulis (October 6, 1903 – April 12, 1969) was an American professional golfer. He was the son of David Foulis and nephew of James Foulis, winner of the 1896 U.S. Open. His son David J. Foulis is a notable mathematician.

Contents

• 1 Early life
• 2 Golf career
  • 2.1 First Masters Tournament
• 3 Death
• 4 Tournament wins
• 5 Results in major championships
  • 5.1 Summary
• 6 References

Early life

James Foulis was born in Illinois on October 6, 1903, the son of David Foulis and Janet Foulis (née Fowler).

Golf career

Foulis won several tournaments, including four Illinois PGA Championships and the 1933 St. Paul Open, two of which are considered PGA Tour wins.

First Masters Tournament

He played in the first Masters Tournament in 1934, carding rounds of 78-74-76-72=300.

Death

He died on April 12, 1969 in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Tournament wins

Note: This list may be incomplete

• 1929 Illinois PGA Championship
• 1933 Illinois PGA Championship, St. Paul Open
• 1943 Illinois PGA Championship
• 1946 Illinois PGA Championship

Results in major championships

Note: Foulis never played in The Open Championship

::Top 10::Did not play

NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (1938 U.S. Open – 1947 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (four times)

References