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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 the Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament.
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Mar 18, 2024 · Bobby Jones (born March 17, 1902, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died December 18, 1971, Atlanta) was an American amateur golfer who, in 1930, became the first man to achieve the golf Grand Slam by winning in a single year the four major tournaments of the time: the British Open (Open Championship), the U.S. Open, and the British and U.S. amateur ...
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Mar 23, 2020 · A classic story of the declining Bobby Jones at the end of his life and the enduring relationship he had with the author. The story is a memoir of the author's experience of covering the Masters for 20 years and becoming his companion and confidant. It reveals the humor, style and philosophy of writing of the legendary golfer and his author.
Then he did the unimaginable: Just over a month after winning the Grand Slam; Bobby Jones retired from tournament golf at age 28. He remains the only golfer to have won the four major tournaments – the British Amateur, the British Open, the U.S. Open, and the U.S. Amateur -- in a single year.
Learn about Bobby Jones, the only golfer to achieve a single-season Grand Slam and co-founder of The Masters. Discover his major wins, awards, health challenges and retirement from competitive golf.
Learn about the life and achievements of Bobby Jones, the only golfer to win all four major tournaments in one year and the designer of Augusta National Golf Course. Discover his character, sportsmanship, style and legacy in this comprehensive biography and photo gallery.
Feb 27, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bobby Jones, the only golfer to win the Grand Slam and the co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club. Discover the facts and anecdotes that reveal his personality, passion and legacy in this exclusive interview with author Sidney Matthew.
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