Jimmy Thomson

Background

Thomson was born in North Berwick, the son of pro golfer Wilfred Thomson. In 1921 his father Wilfred was appointed pro at The Country Club of Virginia.

Career

Thomson appeared in the movie The Caddy with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. He also featured in Shoot Yourself Some Golf with Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. Professional Golf Association Tour wins 1936 Richmond Open Other wins NYF = Tournament not yet founded Northwest Territories = Number tournament DNP = Did not play World Development = Withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut R64, R32, R16, QF, San Francisco = Round in which player lost in Professional Golf Association Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place Yellow background for top-10 Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 16 (1934 United States Open – 1940 Masters) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (three times).

Achievements

• 1936 Richmond Open 1938 Los Angeles Open this list may be incomplete 1927 Virginia Open 1934 Centenary Open (Australia) 1937 San Francisco Matchplay Open.