CPGA Class “A” Golf Professional
- Phil Jonas
In 2002, after 16 years of playing golf for a living, I decided it was time to concentrate on my other passion, teaching golf. I’ve played with so many great golfers over the years ranging from 4 time British Open Champ Bobby Locke and Grand Slam winner Gary Player to British Open Champ Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia. One thing that stands out with all the great players is they all swing the club differently and some you might say don’t swing the club well, however they all work.
My teaching philosophy is to work with what the student has and make them the best they can be. The big difference between a Tour Player and an Amateur is that the Pro does a better a job of scoring with their short game and their course management. The short game and course management are a major part of my teaching. Having a good short game and avoiding silly mistakes does not require much physical talent.
I always look forward to teaching juniors, I was brought up in a very good junior program in South Africa and I plan on using this experience to help juniors realize their potential. If a golf scholarship is the goal I can help realize that through my many contacts with University Golf Coaches.
I can be reached at the Philip Jonas Golf Academy at the Hazelmere Golf Course in South Surrey,
(604) 787-0145. I am also available at the McCleery Golf Course in Vancouver. (604) 787-0145.
Golf Highlights
- Winner of the 2007 Vancouver tour order of merrit
- 2006 Canadian PGA Assistants Championship
- 2004 Canadian PGA Assistants Championship
- 2003,04,07 BCPGA Player of the year
- On course TV reporter at the Canadian Open 2004/05 for TSN/CTV
Professional
- 1987 U.S. P.G.A. Tour Member
Victories on major Worldwide Professional Golf Tours:
- 2000 Quebec Tel Open (Canadian Tour)
- 1999 Alliant Cup (Canadian Tour)
- 1997 Peru Open (South American Tour)
- 1996 Peru Open (South American Tour)
- 1990 Goodyear Classic (South African Tour)
Winner of over 40 local Professional Events (Vancouver)
2003 Won B.C. P.G.A. Championship
2003 Won Lower Mainland Assistants Tour Order of Merit
2000- 6th Canadian Tour Order of Merit (money list)
1999- 8th South American Tour Order of Merit
1998- 15th Asian Tour Order of Merit
1997- 8th South American Tour Order of Merit
-13th Canadian Tour Order of Merit
1996- 5th South American Tour Order of Merit
-9th Canadian Tour Order of Merit
1994- 9th Asian Tour Order of Merit
-16th South African Tour Order Merit
1993- 4th Canadian Tour Order of Merit
1990- 9th Canadian Tour Order of Merit
-9th South African Tour Order of Merit
Amateur Achievements
- NCAA (division 1)
- 1986 1st Team All American
- 1982-86 Winner 7 Collegiate Tournaments (Lamar University, Texas)
- 1980-Chosen to represent South Africa World Amateur
- Winner of numerous Amateur Tournaments
Junior Achievements
- 1974 Junior World Champion (11-12 age group) San Diego, Ca
- 1976 Junior World Champion (13-14 age group) San Diego, Ca
- Leading International Player at Junior World 5 times
- 1976, 78, 79 South African Junior Champion
Winners of Major Championships that I’ve played with
- Gary Player (9)
- Nick Faldo(6)
- Bobby Locke(4)
- Payne Stewart(3)
- Nick Price(3)
- Ernie Els(3)
- Lee Janzen(2)
- John Daly(2)
- Mark Calcavechia
- Steve Elkington
- Wayne Grady
- Steve Jones
- Mark Brooks
- Retief Goosen
- Tom Lehman
- David Toms
- Roberto DeVincenzo
- Bob Charles
- Hal Sutton
- Mike Weir
- Todd Hamilton
- Angel Cabrerra