Steve Jones
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
1
Wins
0
2nd Place
—
First Win Age
—
Last Win Age
Major Championship Wins
Career Highlights
- 1996 U.S. Open — Won at Oakland Hills as a sectional qualifier, first since Jerry Pate in 1976
- Remarkable Comeback — Won U.S. Open after nearly 3-year layoff due to dirt bike injury to his left hand
- 1989 Season — Won three PGA Tour events including back-to-back wins at Tournament of Champions and Bob Hope Desert Classic
- 1997 Phoenix Open — Dominated with 26-under par, defeating Jesper Parnevik by 11 strokes
- 8 PGA Tour Wins — Including victories at Pebble Beach, Canadian Open (twice), and multiple Hope Classic titles
- PGA Tour Comeback Player — Named 1996 PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year
Did You Know?
- Defied the Odds: Jones was considered a rank outsider at the 1996 U.S. Open, defeating Tom Lehman and Davis Love III by one stroke
- Dirt Bike Accident: A 1991 motorcycle accident caused severe ligament and joint damage to his finger, forcing him to miss nearly three years of professional golf
- Deeply Religious: Known for his strong Christian faith, Jones often credits his spiritual beliefs for helping him through career setbacks