Gene Jones (golfer)


Thomas Eugene Jones Jr. is an American professional golfer. He has played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career

Jones was born in High Point, North Carolina, the son of a golf professional. His brothers, Mike and Mark, also became professional golfers. He attended Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida, before receiving a golf scholarship to the University of Florida.

Professional career

In 1975, Jones turned professional. He played one season on the PGA Tour, in 1993, having qualified via the 1992 qualifying school, but struggled with a wrist injury and only had one top-20 finish. He played on the Nike Tour the following season. He also played on several mini-tours, winning a few tournaments.
He became eligible to play on the Champions Tour after reaching the age of 50 in September 2007. In his first two seasons, he had four second-place finishes.

Professional wins (9)