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Also known as Bob Jones, Robert Tyre Jones Jr., Robert Tyre Jones, Robert Jones, Robert Tyre "Bobby" Jones Jr., Robert Tyre Bobby Jones Jr.

American amateur golfer and lawyer (1902–1971)

Film & TV

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Known for

  • Sherri — Self - Guest2022
  • The Ed Sullivan Show — Self1948
  • How to Break 90 #2: Position and Back Swing — Himself1933
  • How to Break 90 #1: The Grip — Himself1933
  • How to Break 90 #4: Downswing1933
  • How to Break 90 #3: Hip Action1933
  • How to Break 90 #6: Fine Points — Himself1933
  • How to Break 90 #5: Impact — Himself1933
  • How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 5: 'The Medium Irons' — Bobby Jones1931
  • How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 1: 'The Putter' — Himself1931

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Key facts

Full name
Robert Tyre Jones Jr.
Born
( 1902-03-17 ) March 17, 1902, Atlanta , Georgia, U.S.
Died
December 18, 1971 (1971-12-18) (aged 69), Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st)
Sporting nationality
United States
Spouse
Mary Rice Malone ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1924 ) ​
College
Georgia Tech ( BS ), Harvard University ( BA ), Emory University ( No degree )
Masters tournament
T13: 1934
Pga championship
DNP
U s open
Won : 1923 , 1926 , 1929 , 1930
The open championship
Won : 1926 , 1927 , 1930
U s amateur
Won : 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928 , 1930
British amateur
Won : 1930
World golf hall of fame
World Golf Hall of Fame 1974 ( member page )

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Official website

Bobby Jones | Premium Golf Apparel & Men’s Performance Clothing

Elevated golf apparel and performance clothing, crafted with timeless style and modern versatility for the course and beyond.

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In 1989, the world was introduced to the Bobby Jones brand which embodied the modern country club lifestyle and was a celebration of Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. Simple math will tell you that we celebrated 35 years in 2024. There are not many brands today that can or will be able to make that statement, so we take great pride in joining that small fraternity. Fashion is a funny thing at times and rarely do you ever hear longevity and fashion in the same sentence….probably not on the same page. More often, fashion fades but style endures. There was a unique and broad appeal to Bobby Jones and he was a man with great personal style. Alistair Cooke said “On both sides of the Atlantic, he was idolized and by people who knew no golf, for his God-given combination of flashing good looks, wry humor and unflagging modesty. He became, and remained till the day of his death, the First Gentleman of golf.” According to Herbert Warren Wind, “There was something about him – how he looked and spoke and acted – that communicated itself to non-golfers as well as to golfers, and also to people in all walks of life.” We believe longevity is a function of character, integrity, respect, consistency and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. These are very often the words used to describe Bobby Jones, the man, and we are fortunate to have him as our inspiration. These are also the words we challenge ourselves with every day, in each endeavor, no matter how big or small. These are the words that we believe will carry us for another 35 years. As part of the celebration of our 35th anniversary, we’ve taken great care to bring to you an inspired collection of products. These products capitalize on technology to deliver a modern and relevant point of view while honoring the legacy of Bobby Jones and delivering on the promise of enduring style. Our team will work hard to earn your respect, earn your trust, earn your business and just as important, earn your friendship.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Bobby
Family name
Jones
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Atlanta
Place of death
Atlanta
Occupation
jurist
Languages spoken
English language
Sport
golf
Country for sport
United States
Conflict
World War II
Official website
www.bobbyjones.com
Image
BobbyJonesAge14.jpg
Height
173
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date of birth
1902-03-17
date of death
1971-12-18
Commons category
Bobby Jones (golfer)
cause of death
neurological disorder
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name in native language
Bobby Jones
birth name
.Robert Tyre Jones Jr
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Robert Tyre Jones Jr. (March 17, 1902 – December 18, 1971) was an American amateur golfer who was one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport; he was also a lawyer by profession. Jones founded and helped design Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament. The innovations that he introduced at the Masters have been copied by virtually every professional golf tournament in the world.

Jones was the most successful amateur golfer ever to compete at a national and international level. During his peak from 1923 to 1930, he dominated top-level amateur competition, and competed very successfully against the world's best professional golfers. Jones often beat stars such as Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen, the era's top pros. Jones earned his living mainly as a lawyer, and competed in golf only as an amateur, primarily on a part-time basis, and chose to retire from competition at age 28, though he earned significant money from golf after that, as an instructor and equipment designer.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Bobby Jones” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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