Peter Fernie

Background

Fernie was born in Saint Andrews, Scotland, c. 1861.

Career

Fernie had one top-10 finish in the where he tied for ninth place with Jack Kirkaldy. He was the younger brother of Willie Fernie. The was held 3 October at Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland.

Details of play

This was the first Open Championship to be played at Prestwick after it had been extended from 12 to 18 holes in 1882.

The contest was still over 36 holes but consisted of two 18-hole rounds rather than three 12-hole rounds. Conditions were difficult with a strong wind.

Fernie and Rolland were joint second and shared the second and third prizes. Fernie"s date of birth, as well as his date of death, are unknown.

Achievements

• Jack Simpson won the Championship by four strokes, ahead of runners-up Willie Fernie and Douglas Rolland. Simpson, one of the early starters, had the best score in both rounds and was the surprise winner.