Philip James Elson (born 23 May 1981) is an English professional golfer.
Career Elson was born in Leamington Spa, England. He attended Augusta State University in the U.S. and turned professional in 2003.
Elson played on the Challenge Tour in 2003, winning once at the Volvo Finnish Open.Jamie Elson - Tournament Wins He played on the top-tier European Tour in 2004, but was unsuccessful and disappeared from both Tours for a number of years. In 2009, he made a comeback, and once again qualified for the European Tour via Qualifying School. His second season at the highest level was more successful, with a best finish of tied for second at the Saint-Omer Open, but he still only retained partial membership for the following season. However, he started 2011 strongly, recording two top-5 finishes before matching his best ever result with a tied for second at the Madeira Islands Open.2011 Madeira Islands Open
His father, Pip Elson, was also a successful professional golfer.Jamie Elson biography on European Tour official site
Professional wins (3) Challenge Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up16 Jul 2003Volvo Finnish Open−24 (67-65-66-66=264)2 strokes Martin Wiegele
MENA Golf Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up17 Oct 2017Jordan's Ayla Golf Championship−7 (74-70-68=212)Playoff Luke Joy
Other wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up130 Nov 2019Saudi Open−6 (210)2 strokes Ayoub Id-Omar, Ahmed Marjan
Results in major championships Tournament2008The Open ChampionshipCUT Note: Elson only played in The Open Championship. CUT = missed the half-way cut
Team appearances Amateur European Boys' Team Championship (representing England): 1998 European Youths' Team Championship (representing England): 2000 (winners), 2002 Palmer Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 2000 (winners), 2001 European Amateur Team Championship (representing England): 2001 Walker Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 2001 (winners) Eisenhower Trophy (representing England): 2002 St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2002 (winners)
See also 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates 2011 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
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