He was the first Australian to win a major , and at the time this gave him a lifetime exemption to PGA Tour events .
Ferrier 's most significant win came at the PGA Championship in 1947 , one of golf 's four major championships .
Ferrier was the first Australian to win a major , and at the time this gave Ferrier a lifetime exemption to PGA Tour events .
Ferrier 's most significant win came at the PGA Championship in 1947 , one of golf 's four major championships .