James Ockenden
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James Ockenden was an English professional golfer
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Ockenden finished seventh in the 1914 Open Championship
, his best finish in a major. He had his greatest run of success in the early 1920s, which included a win at the 1923 Open de France
and a runner-up finish at the 1924 Texas Open. In 1947 and 1948, he was the runner-up at the South African PGA Championship
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Professional golfer
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Ockenden finished seventh in the 1914 Open Championship
1914 Open Championship
The 1914 Open Championship was a golf competition held at the Prestwick Golf Club. Harry Vardon won the competition....
, his best finish in a major. He had his greatest run of success in the early 1920s, which included a win at the 1923 Open de France
Open de France
The Open de France is a European Tour golf tournament. Inaugurated in 1906 it is the oldest national open in Continental Europe and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's inception in 1972....
and a runner-up finish at the 1924 Texas Open. In 1947 and 1948, he was the runner-up at the South African PGA Championship
South African PGA Championship
The Telkom PGA Championship, as it is currently known for sponsorship reasons, is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the Sunshine Tour...
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Tournament wins
This list may be incomplete- 1922 Roehampton Tournament
- 1923 Open de FranceOpen de FranceThe Open de France is a European Tour golf tournament. Inaugurated in 1906 it is the oldest national open in Continental Europe and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's inception in 1972....