Jim Ahern
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James E. "Jim" Ahern (born February 26, 1949) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour, and currently plays on the Champions Tour.
Ahern was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended Oklahoma State University and turned professional in 1972. He toiled in relative obscurity on the PGA Tour in the 1970s, never finishing higher than ninth in 60 tournaments. He lost his card at the end of the 1975 season.[1]
Ahern became the head pro at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club in 1980 and five years later founded Executive Golf LTD, a golf concierge firm that arranges weekend golf instruction retreats for high-end and Forturne 500 clients.[1]
Ahern joined the Senior PGA Tour after turning 50 in February 1999, and has two wins on this circuit. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
[edit] Champions Tour wins (2)
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Ahern Takes Lead With an Opening 65", New York Times, March 31, 2000. Retrieved on 2007-12-03.