Robert Tyre Jones Jr. (March 17, 1902 – December 18, 1971) was an American amateur golfer who was one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport; he was also a lawyer by profession. Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament. The innovations that he introduced at the Masters have been copied by virtually every professional golf tournament in the world.
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Robert Tyre Jones Jr. 17 March 1902 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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18 December 1971 (aged 69) Atlanta, GA USA
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