| Fullname | Marc-Antoine Farry |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 3 July 1959 (age 67) |
| Birth place | Paris, France |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb; 13.7 st) |
| Residence | Lamorlaye, France |
| Spouse | Isabelle (m. 1986) |
| Yearpro | 1979 |
| Tour | European Senior Tour |
| Extour | European Tour |
| Prowins | 19 |
| Eurowins | 1 |
| Seneurowins | 2 |
| Otherwins | 16 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | DNP |
| Open | CUT: 1979, 1991, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002 |
| Pga | DNP |
Marc-Antoine Farry (born 3 July 1959) is a French professional golfer.[1]
Career
Farry was born in Paris, and started playing golf at the age of seven. He turned professional in 1979, and spent his early career as a teaching professional in Florida, United States.
Farry was a full member of the European Tour from 1989 to 2004. He has won 16 tournaments on the French domestic tour, including the 1985 and 2000 French PGA Championships, but has only one win to his name on the European Tour, the 1996 BMW International Open, which was reduced to 36 holes because of rain.[2] His best finish on the European Tour Order of Merit was 49th in 1999.
At the 2003 Open de France, the French Sports Ministry decided to conduct voluntary drug tests on some of the competitors. The top three at the end of the tournament, and another three players selected at random were tested. Farry was one of the names pulled out of the hat, along with Graeme McDowell and François Delamontagne, with Philip Golding, David Howell and Peter O'Malley also being tested as the leading finishers.[3] While the other five provided negative tests, Farry's came back positive for prednisolone, an anti-inflammatory. It was the first positive drug test recorded on the European Tour,[4] and reported as possibly the first by any professional golfer.[1]
Since Farry had been prescribed the drug by his doctor as treatment for a wrist injury, and the golfing authorities had yet to formulate an anti-drugs policy, his result in the tournament was allowed to stand and no further action was taken.[5]
Professional wins (19)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Jun 1996 | BMW International Open | −12 (65-67=132)[a] | 1 stroke | Richard Green |
Other wins (16)
16 wins on French domestic tour including:
- 1985 French PGA Championship
- 2000 French PGA Championship
European Senior Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Jun 2010 | Handa Irish Senior Open | −10 (67-70-69=206) | 2 strokes | Ross Drummond |
| 2 | 11 Oct 2010 | Cannes Mougins Masters | −9 (69-65-73=207) | 2 strokes | Gordon Brand Jnr |
European Senior Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | Senior Italian Open | Barry Lane | Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT |
Note: Farry only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing France): 1977
- European Youths' Team Championship (representing France): 1978, 1979 (winners)[6]
Professional
- World Cup (representing France): 1987, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing France): 1990, 1992, 1997, 1999
- Europcar Cup (representing France): 1985 (winners)
Notes
- ^ Shortened to 36 holes due to weather.
References
- ^ Davies, David (9 August 2003). "Farry positive test a first for golf". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "Farry makes his Marc". Sunday Express. 21 June 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "French surprise players with first ever drug tests". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 June 2003. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ Casey, Phil (9 August 2003). "Farry fails drug test but could escape censure". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "Farry cleared after drugs probe". BBC Sport. 17 September 2003. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ^ "European Youths' Team Championship – European Golf Association". Retrieved 7 January 2023.