Jhonattan Vegas

Player Profile

Date of Birth: August 19, 1984
Birthplace: Maturin, Venezuela
College: University of Texas
Height: 6ft 2in
Weight: 230 lbs
Turned Pro: 2008

Jhonattan knew very little English when he initially arrived in Houston. He picked up the game by playing with a broomstick and a rock and eventually began playing at a nine-hole course near his home built for oil-camp employees. His coach, Franci Betancourt, was a three-time World Cup participant for Venezuela in 1966, 1968 and 1975.

Jhonattan was a good third baseman as a junior baseball player. His brother Julio plays on the University of Texas golf team.

PGA TOUR Victories
(1) 2011 Bob Hope Classic

 Nationwide Tour Victories
(1) 2010 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open

International Victories
(1) 2010 Argentina Open

Current Year PGA TOUR Money and Position
$1,499,350 (14)

Current Year Best PGA TOUR Finishes
1 - Bob Hope Classic. T3 - Farmers Insurance Open

Current Year PGA TOUR Best Round
64 at Round 1, Bob Hope Classic

National Teams
World Cup (1), 2009