John Alexander Jacobs (born March 18, 1945) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour.
Early life In 1945, Jacobs was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the younger brother of professional golfer Tommy Jacobs.
Professional career In 1967, Jacobs turned professional. He played on the PGA Tour from 1968–1977. He never won an official PGA Tour event; his best showings were three 2nd-place finishes. He also played in Asia for many years, having considerable success on the Asia Golf Circuit, where he won the Taiwan Open twice and was the first American to top the tour's Order of Merit in 1984.
After reaching the age of 50 in 1995, Jacobs began play on the Champions Tour. His accomplishments as a senior include a major championship and more than 70 top-10 finishes.
Awards and honors In 1984, Jacobs won the Asia Golf Circuit's Order of Merit.
Professional wins (12) Asia Golf Circuit wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Apr 8, 1984Taiwan Open +2 (76-73-69=218)3 strokes Hsieh Min-Nan2Apr 22, 1984Dunlop International Open1−5 (73-69-69-72=283)2 strokes Tateo Ozaki2Apr 14, 1991Sanyang Republic of China Open (2)−3 (73-67-70-75=285)Playoff Antolin Fernando 1Co-sanctioned by the PGA of Japan Tour
Asia Golf Circuit playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11991Sanyang Republic of China Open Antolin FernandoWon with birdie on first extra hole
Other wins (3) 1978 Waterloo Open Golf Classic 1980 Shrine Pro-Am (Canada) 1986 Rolex Masters (Singapore)
Champions Tour wins (5) LegendSenior major championships (1)Other Champions Tour (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jun 7, 1998 Nationwide Championship −10 (72-67-67=206)1 stroke Hale Irwin2Jan 24, 1999MasterCard Championship−13 (64-69-70=203)3 strokes Jim Colbert, Raymond Floyd3Apr 30, 2000Bruno's Memorial Classic−13 (68-71-64=203)Playoff Gil Morgan4Feb 3, 2002Royal Caribbean Classic−11 (67-66=133)1 stroke Isao Aoki, Bruce Fleisher, Tom Watson5Jun 8, 2003Senior PGA Championship−4 (68-69-71-68=276)2 strokes Bobby Wadkins
Champions Tour playoff record (1–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11999Toshiba Senior Classic Allen Doyle, Al Geiberger, Gary McCordMcCord won with birdie on fifth extra holeDoyle and Geiberger eliminated by eagle on first hole22000Bruno's Memorial Classic Gil MorganWon with par on first extra hole32002The Countrywide Tradition Jim ThorpeLost to birdie on first extra hole
Other senior wins (1) 1995 Senior Series Gulfport Open
Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11972Greater Jacksonville Open Tony JacklinLost to par on first extra hole
Senior major championships
Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 2003 Senior PGA Championship −4 (68-69-71-68=276) 2 strokes Bobby Wadkins
See also Spring 1968 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates Fall 1980 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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