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Association mourns death of Jim Simons December 13, 2005 Jeff Rivard, Executive Director (contact) Jim Simons, one of the best golfers this area has ever produced, was found dead in his home near Jacksonville, Florida, on December 8, the Association learned from the USGA on December 13. His funeral took place on December 12. Simons, who learned to play at Butler Country Club, was an outstanding junior and collegiate player, who led the 1971 US Open at Merion after three rounds before finishing fifth. He played the PGA Tour, 1972-86. For more information, refer to the USGA web-site, www.usga.org. |
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