| Ian Palmer | |
| Fullname: | Ian Stanley Palmer |
| Birth Date: | 13 July 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Uitenhage, South Africa |
| Weight: | 85kg (187lb) |
| Residence: | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Children: | 2 |
| Yearpro: | 1981 |
| Extour: | European Tour Sunshine Tour European Senior Tour |
| Prowins: | 5 |
| Eurowins: | 2 |
| Sunwins: | 1 |
| Otherwins: | 2 |
| Masters: | DNP |
| Usopen: | DNP |
| Open: | CUT: 1983, 1992 |
| Pga: | DNP |
Ian Stanley Palmer (born 13 July 1957) is a South African professional golfer.
Palmer was born in Uitenhage.
In 1981, Palmer turned professional. He has won the 1985 PAN AM Wild Coast Sun Classic and the 1991 Nissan Challenge on the Southern Africa Tour. He also played on the European Tour for several years, winning the 1992 Johnnie Walker Asian Classic and the 1993 Jersey European Airways Open. He finished a career best 45th on the European Tour Order of Merit in each of those two seasons.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Feb 1992 | Johnnie Walker Asian Classic | −20 (66-67-67-68=268) | 1 stroke | Bernhard Langer,  Brett Ogle,Ronan Rafferty | |
| 2 | 20 Jun 1993 | Jersey European Airways Open | −20 (68-67-70-63=268) | 2 strokes | Sam Torrance |
Southern Africa Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1989 | Palabora Classic |  Stuart Smith | Lost to birdie on first extra hole | |
| 2 | 1998 | Vodacom Series (Eastern Cape) |  Sammy Daniels | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |