Who Is Bobby Jones (golfer)? Age, Biography and Wiki
Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia. As of 2025, he would have celebrated his 123rd birthday. Jones is renowned not just for his remarkable talent as an amateur golfer but also for his significant contributions to the sport's landscape. He was instrumental in founding the Masters Tournament, one of golf’s premier events. Jones dominated amateur golf in the early 20th century, winning the Grand Slam in 1930, an accomplishment that remains unparalleled in the sport.
| Occupation | Architects |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1902 |
| Age | 69 Years |
| Birth Place | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Georgia |
| Date of death | 18 December, 1971 |
| Died Place | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements for Bobby Jones are not extensively documented, he was known to have a tall and athletic build typical of a golfer of his era. His height was approximately 6 feet (183 cm), and though his weight fluctuated, it was generally around 180 pounds (82 kg) during his prime.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Bobby Jones married Mary Malone in 1924, and the couple remained together until his passing in 1971. They had three children: a son, Robert Tyre Jones IV, and two daughters, Mary and Virginia. Throughout his life, Jones was committed to his family, maintaining a balance between his illustrious golfing career and his domestic life.
He battled health issues as a young boy, and golf was prescribed to strengthen him. Encouraged by his father, "Colonel" Robert Purmedus Jones, an Atlanta lawyer, Jones loved golf from the start. He developed quickly into a child prodigy who won his first children's tournament at the age of six at his home course at East Lake Golf Club.
In 1916, Jones won his first major golf event when he claimed the inaugural Georgia Amateur Championship conducted by the Georgia State Golf Association at the Capital City Club, in Brookhaven, at age 14. His victory at this event put him in the national spotlight for the first time.
The Georgia Amateur win caught the eye of the United States Golf Association which awarded Jones his first invitation to the U.S. Amateur at Merion near Philadelphia. Jones advanced to the quarterfinals in his first playing in the event.
Net Worth and Salary
While Bobby Jones passed away in 1971, his legacy continues to generate revenue through merchandise, memorabilia, and golf courses named in his honor. At the time of his death, Jones had a substantial net worth, influenced by his success in golf, investments, and writings, which included the co-authoring of a book on the fundamentals of golf. His estimated net worth at the time was around $10 million, a considerable sum that would translate to significantly more today due to inflation and the sustained popularity of golf.
Career, Business and Investments
Bobby Jones's golf career is legendary. His amateur championships include significant victories at the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. After retiring from competitive golf, Jones focused on his law career and was involved in developing Augusta National Golf Club, alongside his co-founder, Clifford Roberts. His contributions to golf went beyond playing; he also participated in designing courses and promoting the game, ensuring its growth and popularity well into the future.
Jones successfully represented the United States for the first time, in two winning international amateur team matches against Canada, in 1919 and 1920, earning three of a possible four points in foursomes and singles play.
In 1919 he traveled to Hamilton Golf and Country Club, for his first serious competitive action outside the U.S., while in 1920, Engineers Country Club, in Roslyn, Long Island, hosted the matches. Still a teenager, he was by far the youngest player in the series.
Jones also played in the 1919 Canadian Open while in Hamilton, Ontario, performing very well to place tied for second, but 16 shots behind winner J. Douglas Edgar. Edgar had immigrated from England in 1919 to take a club professional's job in Atlanta at Druid Hills Golf Club; Edgar mentored and played frequently with Jones from 1919 to 1921.
Edgar was credited by Jones with helping develop his game significantly.
Social Network
Though Bobby Jones may not have had social media under his name, his influence permeates throughout various platforms today, where golf enthusiasts share his stories, achievements, and the ongoing success of the tournaments he inspired. Today, avid golf fans celebrate his legacy on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram through dedicated fan groups and pages.
Explaining his decision to retire, Jones said, "It [championship golf] is something like a cage. First you are expected to get into it and then you are expected to stay there.
But of course, nobody can stay there." Jones is most famous for his unique "Grand Slam," consisting of his victory in all four major golf tournaments of his era (the open and amateur championships in both the U.S. and the U.K.) in a single calendar year (1930).
In all Jones played in 31 majors, winning 13 and placing among the top ten finishers 27 times.
Education
Bobby Jones was educated at the Georgia Institute of Technology and later attended Harvard University, where he pursued a degree in mechanical engineering. This academic background, combined with his passion for golf, shaped his analytical approach to the game, allowing him to excel not only as a player but also as a thinker within the sport.
After retiring from competitive golf in 1930, Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National Golf Club soon afterwards in 1933. He also co-founded the Masters Tournament, which has been annually staged by the club since 1934 (except for 1943–45, when it was canceled due to World War II).
The Masters evolved into one of golf's four major championships. Jones came out of retirement in 1934 to play in the Masters on an exhibition basis through 1948. Jones played his last round of golf at East Lake Golf Club, his home course in Atlanta, on August 18, 1948. A picture commemorating the event now sits in the clubhouse at East Lake.
Citing health reasons, he quit golf permanently thereafter. Jones suffered from a rare neurological condition called syringomyelia, which eventually robbed him of the ability to walk. He died of cardiovascular disease in 1971.
