Bobby Jones (golfer) and Nicklaus. Phil Mickelson holds the dubious record with six (1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2013) second-place finishes. His five titles in the U.S. Amateur are a record. Jones was ranked as the fourth greatest golfer of all time by "Golf Digest" magazine in 2000. Nicklaus was first, Hogan second, and Snead third. Jones was ranked as the third greatest golfer of all time in a major survey published by "Golf Magazine", September 2009. Nicklaus was ranked first, with Tiger Woods second, Hogan fourth, and Snead fifth. Jones appeared in a series of short instructional films produced by Warner Brothers
John Jones (golfer) John Jones (golfer) John Jones (22 February 1863 – 16 June 1921) was an English professional golfer who played in the late 19th and early 20th century. He had two top-10 finishes in the U.S. Open. Jones was born in Hoylake, Cheshire, England in 1863 and emigrated to the United States in 1897. His wife Ellen Maria (nee Roberts) joined him the next year. There are few references to him before he emigrated, although he did played in the 1895 Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club, losing to David Herd in the first round. In America