Steve Jones

 

Steve Jones, an American professional golfer, is best known for winning the U.S. Open in 1996. Jones has eight PGA Tour victories, and one from the JCPenney Classic (with Jane Crafter).

College - University of Colorado

TURNED PRO - 1981

Website - Wikipedia

Steve Jones wears: 

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EXEMPT STATUS

  • PGA TOUR Champions: PGA TOUR Points List (10)

JOINED TOUR

  • PGA TOUR Champions: 2010

PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8)

  • 1988 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
  • 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Canadian Open
  • 1996 U.S. Open Championship
  • 1997 Phoenix Open, Bell Canadian Open
  • 1998 Quad City Classic

ADDITIONAL VICTORIES (1)

  • 1987 JCPenney Classic [with Jane Crafter]

PLAYOFF RECORD

PGA TOUR (2-1)

  • 1988 Defeated Bob Tway, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
  • 1989 Defeated Paul Azinger, Sandy Lyle, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
  • 1990 Lost to Larry Mize, Payne Stewart, MCI Heritage Golf Classic

PERSONAL

  • Reverse overlap grip he uses is a by-product of an injury to his left-index finger two years after original injury to his left-ring finger.
  • Play at U.S. Open inspired by Ben Hogan book sent to him by friend.
  • In addition to golf, ran track and was an all-state basketball player in high school.
  • Started playing golf at age 12 in Yuma, Colorado.
  • A two-time Colorado state sand greens champion.
  • Favorite course is Cypress Point GC.
  • Major championship member of The 27 Club (opens 2014) in Tianjin, China, where he designed a hole with his favorite elements reflecting the character of his individual game.
  • Supports various Christian ministries, including Clydehurst Christian Ranch in Montana.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

  • Bow and rifle hunting, fly fishing