Jack Newton
- January 4, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
Jack Newton Biography
| Name | Jack Newton |
| Birthday | Jan 30 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Australia |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Jackie Newton |
| Children(s) | Kristie Newton, Clint Newton |
Jack Newton is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on January 30, 1950 in Australia, Australia. Australian golfer who competed in the PGA Tour, the PGA Tour of Australia, and the European Tour, amongst other tournaments.
He placed second at the 1980 Masters Tournament, behind champion Seve Ballesteros.
Newton was born in Cessnock, New South Wales. He was one of Australia’s most successful golfers in the 1970s and early 1980s. He turned professional in 1971 and won his first professional tournament – the Dutch Open – in 1972. Newton notched up several victories over the next decade as he won titles such as the British Matchplay in 1974, the Buick-Goodwrench Open in 1978, and the Australian Open Championship in 1979.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1973 and 1974 Open
Championships)
“T” indicates a tie for a place
He and his wife, Jackie, had a son and a daughter, both of whom grew up to become professional athletes.
Jack Newton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jack Newton is one of the richest Golfer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jack Newton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won the Dutch Open, his first professional golf tournament, in 1971.
His golf career ended at its height in 1983 due to injuries he sustained from accidentally walking into a Cessna airplane’s propeller.
Jack Newton OAM (born 30 January 1950) is an Australian former professional golfer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jack Newton Dating?
According to our records, Jack Newton married to Jackie Newton. As of December 1, 2023, Jack Newton’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2003, Newton was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis, and was rushed to hospital. He suffered no further permanent injuries.
Facts & Trivia
Jack Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Jack Newton celebrates birthday on January 30 of every year.
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–2)
How did Jack Newton lose his arm?
On 24 July 1983, during the height of his professional career, Newton had a near-fatal accident when he walked into the spinning propeller of a Cessna airplane from which he was getting off at Sydney Airport. He lost his right arm and eye, and sustained severe abdominal injuries.
What did Tom Weiskopf pass away from?
August 20, 2022
When was Jack Newton diagnosed with Alzheimer's?
He was placed into a coma and given a 50-50 chance of surviving, however Newton battled through and eventually became a proficient one-armed golfer and media identity. In recent years the retired champion had been battling Alzheimer’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2020.
What illness did Jack Newton have?
Newton was awarded an Order of Australia for his services to golf in 2007. He had been battling Alzheimer’s disease after he was first diagnosed in July
- His family released a statement earlier this morning confirming the unfortunate news.
When did Tom Weiskopf get sober?
Tom Weiskopf’s greatest triumph came not at the 1973 British Open, the 1995 U.S. Senior Open or from any of his 16 PGA Tour titles, but on New Year’s Day 2000 , when he committed to a life of sobriety.