Jamie Elson

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. 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.

His father, Pip Elson, was also a successful professional golfer.

Professional wins (3) Challenge Tour wins (1)

MENA Golf Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships 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)