Jim played in the ICO and GHO 15 times, tying for second as an amateur a stroke behind Ken Venturi and was fourth in 1970 as a pro. His wins included the Connecticut, New England and Middle Atlantic Amateur Championships. His father, Robert M. Grant was the first HOF inductee in 1955 and they are the first father son tandem among the members. He was a member of the winning U.S. Walker Cup team at Royal St. George’s, England in 1967. He played on the PGA tour from 1967-74 and was low amateur at the Masters in 1966.