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Jimmy Thomson (golfer)
James Wilfred Stevenson Thomson (29 October 1908 – 28 June 1985) was a Scottish-born professional golfer who played exclusively in the United States. Early lifeThomson was born in North Berwick, the son of pro golfer Wilfred Thomson. His cousin Jack White won the 1904 Open Championship. In 1921 his father Wilfred was appointed pro at The Country Club of Virginia. The following year, Jimmy sailed to the U.S. with his mother and sister Emily. Professional careerThomson is notable for losing the 1936 PGA Championship to Denny Shute, 3&2. In addition, he won the Richmond Open that year. He also won the Los Angeles Open two years later. Both were retroactively labeled PGA Tour events. He 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. He was married to silent film star Viola Dana from 1930 to 1945.[1] Professional wins (5)PGA Tour wins (2)
Other wins (3)this list may be incomplete
Results in major championships
Top 10
Did not play
NYF = tournament not yet founded Summary
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