James Cameron Nelford (born June 28, 1955) is a Canadian professional golfer, who has played on the PGA Tour.
He played on the PGA Tour from 1978 to 1988, where his best finish was second at the 1983 Sea Pines Heritage Classic and at the 1984 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (playoff loss to Hale Irwin).
[2] Nelford was seriously injured in a waterskiing accident in September 1985, suffering crippling damage to his right arm when it was badly sliced by the propeller blade.
[4] Although he recovered, he was never able to regain his top golf form after that, and gradually lost his playing status on the PGA Tour.
Since turning age 50, Nelford has appeared in a few Champions Tour events, without achieving notable success.