Gene Jones (golfer)

Thomas Eugene Jones Jr. (born September 22, 1957) is an American professional golfer. He has played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

Jones was born in High Point, North Carolina, the son of a golf professional. His brothers, Mike and Mark, also became professional golfers. He attended Lyman High School, before receiving a golf scholarship to the University of Florida.

Jones turned professional in 1975. He played one season on the PGA Tour, in 1993, having qualified via the 1992 qualifying school, but struggled with a wrist injury and only had one top-20 finish. He played on the Nike Tour the following season. He also played on several mini-tours, winning a few tournaments. He became eligible to play on the Champions Tour after reaching the age of 50 in September 2007. In his first two seasons, he had four second-place finishes.

Professional wins (9)

 * 1993 Greater Erie Charity Golf Classic
 * 2005 South Carolina Senior Open, Grapefruit Open
 * 2006 Grapefruit Open
 * 2007 South Carolina Senior Open, Patriot Invitational
 * 2008 South Carolina Senior Open, Patriot Invitational, North Florida Senior PGA Championship