Jim Barnes

Winner of the first PGA Championship, Jim Barnes carved out an impressive record in an era dominated by Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones. Known as "Long Jim" because of his 6-foot-4-inch stature and powerful drives, Barnes was born April 8, 1886, in Lelant, England, and came to America as a club pro in 1905. He defeated fellow emigre Jock Hutchinson 1 up in the 1916 PGA at Siwanoy Country Club in New York, and defended his title in 1919 after the PGA was suspended for two years because of World War I. He captured the 1921 U.S. Open by a record nine strokes over Hagen and Fred McLeod and then won the remaining major tournament of that time, the Open Championship, in 1925. In addition to his four major titles, Barnes is credited with 21 other victories, including three western Opens. He died May 24, 1966, in East Orange, N.J.