Fergus McMahon explained

Fergus McMahon
Fullname:Fergus William McMahon
Birth Date:1898
Birth Place:Adelaide, South Australia
Death Date: (aged 42)
Death Place:Adelaide, South Australia
Yearpro:1926

Fergus William McMahon (1898 – 28 August 1941) was an Australian professional golfer. He won the 1935 Australian Open at Royal Adelaide, having been the runner-up there in 1932. He also won the 1932 Australian Professional Championship at Royal Adelaide. He died in 1941, aged 42.

Professional career

McMahon was an amateur at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide until early 1926, giving up a position as a government surveyor to become a professional golfer.[1] He became the professional at the newly formed Marino Golf Club in Marino, a suburb of Adelaide, later becoming an instructor at the Myer Emporium in the city.[2] The Australian Open in 1926 was played at Royal Adelaide and McMahon finished in fifth place.[3] A professional event was organised immediately after the Open but McMahon failed to finish in the top 4 in the qualifying stage.[4] Soon afterwards he played in the South Australian qualifying for the Sun-Herald Tournament. He led after the first round but dropped to fourth, failing to qualify.[5]

The South Australian Professional Championship was first played in 1927 and McMahon finished second behind Rufus Stewart.[6] However he won the championship in 1928, 1929 and 1930, gaining permanent possession of the trophy by winning three times in succession.[7] He would eventually win the event five times, with further victories in 1934 and 1937.[8] He was also runner-up five times, the last time in 1940.[9]

The Australian Open was played at Royal Adelaide again in 1929 and McMahon improved on his previous best, finishing fourth.[10] When it returned to Royal Adelaide in 1932 he improved again, finishing runner-up and leading professional, a stroke behind Mick Ryan.[11] He then won the Australian Professional Championship which followed the Open, beating George Naismith 7&6 in the final.[12] In 1935 he won the Australian Open, again when it was Royal Adelaide, beating Jim Ferrier by a stroke.[13]

McMahon won the South Australian Close Championship four times, in 1933, 1936, 1937 and 1938 and the South Australian Dunlop Cup in 1935, 1936 and 1937.[14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Later life

McMahon died in Royal Adelaide Hospital on 28 August 1941, aged 42, following an operation.[19] [20] A testimonial was organised for his family.[21]

Professional wins

Team appearances

Notes and References

  1. News: National golf title goes to F. McMahon . . 1366 . Victoria, Australia . 24 August 1935 . 10 January 2021 . 5 (Edition2) . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: Golfers prepare for amateur championship . . VII . 938 . South Australia . 16 July 1926 . 10 January 2021 . 10 (Home edition) . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Ivo Whitton Open Champion. . XCI . 26530 . South Australia . 28 August 1926 . 10 January 2021 . 11 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Golf cham[ionships |newspaper=[[The Register (Adelaide)]] |volume=XCI |issue=26532 |location=South Australia |date=31 August 1926 |access-date=10 January 2021 |page=12 |via=National Library of Australia].
  5. News: Golf . . South Australia . 28 September 1926 . 10 January 2021 . 18 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: State professional championship . . South Australia . 17 November 1927 . 8 January 2021 . 21 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: McMahon wins Championship . . South Australia . 1 September 1930 . 8 January 2021 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
  8. News: Legh Winser Wins His Eighth State Amateur Golf Championship . . South Australia . 23 August 1937 . 8 January 2021 . 15 . National Library of Australia.
  9. News: W. Harvey Fights Back To Win Golf Championship . . South Australia . 31 August 1940 . 8 January 2021 . 21 . National Library of Australia.
  10. News: Golf Championship . . 23207 . Victoria, Australia . 24 August 1929 . 10 January 2021 . 23 . National Library of Australia.
  11. News: Ryan's Dramatic Win in Open Golf . . 21 . 1056 . South Australia . 20 August 1932 . 10 January 2021 . 12 . National Library of Australia.
  12. News: Championship Golf . . 24142 . Victoria, Australia . 26 August 1932 . 10 January 2021 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  13. News: National golf title to F. McMahon . . 621 . Queensland, Australia . 26 August 1935 . 10 January 2021 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
  14. News: McMahon wins golf title on play off . . South Australia . 3 July 1933 . 13 February 2021 . 17 . National Library of Australia.
  15. News: Great fight in close championship . . South Australia . 24 June 1936 . 13 February 2021 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
  16. News: F. W. McMahon Wins Close Championship With Two Brilliant Golf Rounds . . South Australia . 14 June 1937 . 13 February 2021 . 7 . National Library of Australia.
  17. News: Remarkable home run of 32 by F. W. McMahon . . South Australia . 13 June 1938 . 13 February 2021 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  18. News: McMahon defeats Robertson . . South Australia . 5 June 1937 . 11 January 2021 . 19 . National Library of Australia.
  19. News: Death of Champion Golfer . . South Australia . 28 August 1941 . 10 January 2021 . 9 . National Library of Australia.
  20. News: Former Golf Champion . . 26947 . Victoria, Australia . 29 August 1941 . 10 January 2021 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  21. News: Golf Season To End With McMahon Testimonial . . South Australia . 24 October 1941 . 10 January 2021 . 4 . National Library of Australia.

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