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 The Golf Swing of Bobby JonesGolf Swing Videos BelowJones, the son of a lawyer, was born into a well to do family who had a summer house near the East Lakes GC , Atlanta. The young Jones played there from the age of 5 and soon demonstrated a natural talent.  He became junior club champion when he was just 9. He never had a formal lesson yet his swing was so smooth and powerful that professionals would later emulate it.At the turn of the century, the Majors were considered to be the British and US Opens and Amateur Championships. Jones played his first major tournament, the US Amateur, when he was 14 and finished in the top 10. However, it as not until 1923 that he won his first Major, the US Open. By the time he retired from competitive golf in 1930, Jones won the Open 3 times, the British Amateur once, the US Open 4 times and the US Amateur 4 times. He is the only golfer to have won all the Majors in a single year, 1930. In all he won 13 national championships in 8 years. In addition he played in every Walker Cup since it's inauguration in 1922 until retirement. His talent was all the more unusual because he was not physically strong and had a nervous disposition. He chained smoked on the course, shied away from the gallery and sometimes couldn't eat during competition time. 
Most people would imagine that such achievements would have necessitated in a full time commitment to practise. However, Jones only devoted 3 months of every year to golf. The remaining time was spent acquiring first class honours degrees in Law, English, Literature and Mechanical Engineering--all from different universities (conference calls unlimited would have really saved him some commuting time). When he retired he set up his own law practice in Atlanta.Jones continued his involvement in golf after retiring. He made instructional films and contributed articles to golf magazines. He designed Augusta National and created the US Masters Championship in collaboration. However Jones cites playing the old course St Andrews as his most rewarding golfing experience. In recognition of his contribution to golf and the Open Championship, the R&A awarded him honorary membership in 1956. He was later made a freeman of St Andrews.  Jones won everything in golf and then he won it again. His career was short yet hugely successful. No one has achieved so much in such a short career. On that basis, he can be considered the greatest golfer ever. In addition, he competed only as an amateur and therefore demonstrated an unadulterated love for the game. Even today he sets the standard by which the greats are judged.  Click on the Video Camera to view Bobby Jones golf swingBeau Productions (BP) Historical Trading Card If you are interested in our Golf's Bobby Jones - Novelty Trading Card (same as baseball cards) |
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