Derek James

Derek James (born 28 September 1960) is a South African professional golfer currently playing on the Sunshine Tour.

Career In 1960, James was born in Durban, South Africa. He was the 1984 South African Strokeplay champion, his biggest amateur win.

James turned professional later that year and joined the Sunshine Tour. He won his first title there in 1991, and would add six more wins between then and 1994. He was also runner-up in the South African Open in 1992. He won the Canadian Tournament Players' Championship in 1994, in addition to picking up three minor tournament victories in the United States.

James retired as a touring professional golf. He is now the head professional at Southbroom Golf Club.

Personal life James lives in Southbroom, South Africa with his wife and two children.

Amateur wins 1984 South Africa Strokeplay Champion

Professional wins (11) Canadian Tour wins (1)

South African wins (7) 1991 (1) River Sun Challenge 1992 (3) Iscor Newcastle Classic, Kalahari Classic, Mercedez Benz Golf Challenge 1993 (2) Lombard Tryes Classic, Momentum Life Classic 1994 (1) Sanlam Cancer Challenge

Other wins (3) 1985 Western Massachusetts Open 2 other minor tournaments in the United States

Team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing South Africa): 1982 South African National Team: 1982, 1983, 1984