THE JACK NEWTON PROFILE

Jack Newton was born in Cessnock, NSW Australia on January 30th 1950. Jack married wife Jackie in 1974 and has two children Kristie and Clint. He was one of Australia's most successful professional golfers. In many ways he was one of the trailblazers for Australian professional golf in both England and the USA. Newton includes the 1979 Australian Open championship in his impressive career record, as well as that "near miss" when beaten by Tom Watson in a play-off for the 1975 British Open. A long-hitting aggressive style of player, with a great short game and putting touch, Newton showed subsequent generations of Aussie golfers that we can take on the world and be competitive. Jack was a "no fuss" player who epitomised many of our great  Australian traits of determination and being prepared to "have a go".     

Jack's role in Junior golf

In July 1983 during the height of his professional career Jack had a near fatal aeroplane accident losing his right arm and eye and sustaining severe abdominal injuries.

After that unfortunate accident that ended his international playing career, Jack set out to make sure that young golfers in Australia would have access to support programs and receive opportunities to play that would guarantee Australia would continue to be competitive on the international stage.

Never a stranger to a scrap, and never one to put up with administrative interference, Newton has "put his money where his mouth is" by simply doing what had to be done to ensure junior golfers in NSW had the best chance to develop their golf careers.  

Jack Newton & Channel 7

Golf fans in Australia and around the world know Jack Newton as the voice behind the microphone for major tournaments covered by the Channel Seven Network. Jack is a highly regarded commentator and is perfectly qualified to express opinions about the state of the game both on and off the course.

Jack is forthright in his opinions about golf and he is also able to provide great insights into the challenges faced by players during tournament play. He is highly respected by the players, and remains our best "teacher" on television.

Jack Newton - Newcastle, Horses, Golf

Always a competitor, Jack Newton still takes on all comers on the course. The handicaps may take a little negotiating, but watch out, because this man is a great judge of form and training - both in golf and on the horse track.

Jack & Jackie Newton are proud parents of Clint and Kristy, both successful athletes in their own right. Clint plays for the Newcastle Knights in rugby league, while Kristy has taken on the challenge of being the second generation of Newtons to take on the international golf world.

Amateur Highlights

1965/66/67  NSW Schoolboy Champion
1967             NSW Amateur Champion and Champion of Champions.
1970             NSW Junior PGA Champion

Professional Highlights

1972             Dutch Open
                     Benson and Hedges (UK)
                     City of Aukland Classic (NZ)
1973             Nigerian Open (SA)
1974             British Matchplay
1975             British Open - equal 1st - lost in a playoff to Tom Watson
1976             NSW Open
1978             Buick Open (USA)
1979             Australian and NSW Opens
1980             US Masters - runner up to Seve Ballesteros

Other Highlights

1986 -           Chairman - Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation
                     Chairman - Jack Newton Group
1988 - 2003  Newton Grant and Spencer - golf course design
1990 - 2000  PGA Tour Australasia - Chairman

PGA Tour Enterprises - Board Member
Australlian PGA - Board Member