Keeping Up with the Jones

How much do you know about Steve Jones and the event he won?

1. Although raised in Colorado, Jones was born in which state?

a. Wyoming

b. New Mexico

c. Arizona

d. Nebraska

2. In 1996, he was the last Sectional qualifier to win the
U.S. Open since

a. Orville Moody

b. Andy North

c. Tom Kite

d. Jerry Pate

3. His 1-stroke victory edged which two players?

a. Tom Lehman and Davis Love III

b. Payne Stewart and Tom Lehman

c. Colin Montgomerie and Loren Roberts

d. Greg Norman and Bob Tway

4. How many PGA Tour events did Jones win after the U.S. Open?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

5. He shot a 26-under 258 to win which 1997 event by 11 strokes?

a. Phoenix Open

b. Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

c. AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

d. Quad City Classic

6. In which year did he win the Colorado Open?

a. 1988

b. 1987

c. 1990

d. 1986

7. After Jones, who was the next Sectional qualifier to win

the U.S. Open?

a. Lucas Glover

b. Webb Simpson

c. Michael Campbell

d. Justin Rose

8. How many times has Oakland Hills hosted the U.S. Open?

a. 5

b. 6

c. 4

d. 3

9. What was Jones’ share for winning the U.S. Open?

a. $425,000

b. $500,000

c. $450,000

d. $600,000

10. He was the first player ever to lead CU in scoring average four consecutive years. What was his cumulative average? a. 73.83

b. 73.82

c. 73.30

d. 73.51

11. How many shots was Jones behind going into the back nine in the final round?

a. 5

b. 1

c. 2

d. 3

This article appears in the June 2016 issue of Colorado AvidGolfer. Scroll down for correct answers.

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ANSWERS: 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C, 5-A, 6-A, 7-C, 8-B, 9-A, 10-B, 11-D