He began his career on the second tier Challenge Tour in 2000, claiming his first win at the Tessali Open del Sud.

In 2002, Ferrie just did enough to retain his playing status on the European Tour, ending the season in 112th place on the Order of Merit, thanks largely to finishing tied for 3rd in the Novotel Perrier Open de France.

[3] In the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, Ferrie held the sole lead for part of the third round before ending it tied at the top of the leaderboard with Phil Mickelson.

He was unable to maintain his challenge and recorded a final round 76 to slip back into a tie for sixth, three strokes behind winner Geoff Ogilvy.

Ferrie lost his full European Tour playing rights at the end of 2012 and did not complete qualifying school.