About Ian Palmer
Born 1957. Ian Palmer is a South African golfer.
Ian Stanley Palmer (born 13 July 1957) is a South African professional golfer.
Career 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.
Professional wins (4) European Tour wins (2)
Southern Africa Tour wins (1)
Southern Africa Tour playoff record (0–2)
Other South African wins (2) 1989 State Mines Open 1991 Nissan Challenge
Results in major championships Note: Palmer only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ian Palmer?
professional golfer
When was Ian Palmer born?
Ian Palmer was born on 13 July 1957 in Uitenhage.
What is Ian Palmer's occupation?
Ian Palmer is a golfer.
What nationality is Ian Palmer?
Ian Palmer is South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Palmer (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Palmer. https://biography.guide/ian-palmer-golfer/
MLA: "Ian Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-palmer-golfer/.
Chicago: "Ian Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-palmer-golfer/.
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