Ernest Jones (golfer)

Ernest Jones, c. 1912
Jones after the war, c. 1916

Ernest Jones (October 25, 1887– July 1965) was an English professional golfer.[1] He is renowned for his accomplishments in teaching many famous professional golfers as well as amateurs. He tutored Virginia Van Wie for many years, including during her stretch of three consecutive U.S. Women's Amateurs from 1932 to 1934. He also worked with Glenna Collett Vare, Lawson Little, Betty Hicks, Phil Farley, George Schniter, Horton Smith and other top players of the era.

  1. ^ Alliss, Peter (1983). The Who's Who of Golf. Orbis Publishing. p. 260. ISBN 0-85613-520-8.