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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jonas Fredrik Blixt Berglund |
| Born | 24 April 1984 Nässjö, Sweden |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 164 lb (74 kg; 11.7 st) |
| Nationality |  Sweden |
| Residence | Jacksonville Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Florida State University |
| Turned professional | 2008 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Nationwide Tour Challenge Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T2: 2014 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2014, 2022 |
| The Open Championship | T26: 2013 |
| PGA Championship | 4th: 2013 |
Jonas Fredrik Blixt Berglund (born April 24, 1984) is a professional golfer from Sweden. He plays on the PGA Tour, which is a major golf tour in the United States. Jonas has won three tournaments on the PGA Tour. His most recent win was in 2017 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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Becoming a Golf Star: Jonas's Early Days
Jonas Blixt was born in Nässjö, Sweden. Later, his family moved to Karlstad. He started playing golf at a young age.
Winning Junior Golf Championships
Jonas showed great talent in junior golf. He won the Swedish Junior Stroke-play Championship in 2003. He also won the Swedish Junior Match-play Championship in 2005. In 2003, he won the Nordic Championship both by himself and with the Swedish team.
Playing for Sweden's National Team
Jonas represented Sweden in important team competitions. He was part of the winning team at the European Boys' Team Championship in 2001. He also played twice in the European Amateur Team Championship.
College Golf in the USA
Jonas went to Florida State University in the United States to play college golf. He was a top player there. In 2007 and 2008, he was named an All-American, which means he was one of the best college golfers in the country. He won four college events during his time at Florida State. He also played in the Arnold Palmer Cup in 2007 and 2008.
Jonas Blixt's Professional Golf Career
Jonas became a professional golfer in 2008. He started playing on the Nationwide Tour (now called the Korn Ferry Tour). In 2011, he finished fifth on the Nationwide Tour. This earned him a spot on the main PGA Tour for the 2012 season.
First PGA Tour Win in 2012
In May 2012, Jonas almost won his first PGA Tour event. He finished tied for third at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. A few months later, he won his first PGA Tour title. This happened at the 2012 Frys.com Open. He beat two other golfers by one shot to claim the victory.
More Wins and Top Finishes
In 2013, Jonas had another great year. He finished second at the Nordea Masters in Sweden. A month later, he won his second PGA Tour event, the Greenbrier Classic. He finished two shots ahead of his closest competitors. Later that year, he placed fourth at the 2013 PGA Championship, which is one of golf's major tournaments.
Shining at the Masters Tournament
In 2014, Jonas played in the Masters Tournament for the first time. This is one of the most famous golf tournaments in the world. He played incredibly well, finishing tied for second place. He was only three shots behind the winner, Bubba Watson. This amazing result helped Jonas reach his highest ranking ever in the world of golf.
Team Victory in 2017
On May 1, 2017, Jonas teamed up with Australian golfer Cameron Smith. They won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This was a special win because it was the first team event on the PGA Tour since 1981. They played without making any bogeys and won in a playoff. This was Jonas's third PGA Tour win.
Recent Years on Tour
After his 2017 win, Jonas faced some challenges. In the 2017–18 season, he didn't have many top finishes. However, his win in 2017 helped him keep his full playing status on the PGA Tour. In the 2018–19 season, he managed to keep his tour card by finishing 124th in the FedEx Cup points list. He had a strong fifth-place finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Due to medical issues, Jonas played in fewer events in the 2020–21 season.
Jonas Blixt's Wins
Jonas has won four professional golf tournaments.
PGA Tour Wins (3)
- 2012 Frys.com Open
- 2013 Greenbrier Classic
- 2017 Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Cameron Smith)
Other Wins (1)
- 2008 Lyckorna Scratch
Playing in Major Golf Championships
Major championships are the most important tournaments in golf. Jonas has played in all four major championships.
- Masters Tournament: His best finish was tied for second place in 2014.
- PGA Championship: He finished fourth in 2013.
- The Open Championship: His best finish was tied for 26th in 2013.
- U.S. Open: He has not made the cut in this tournament.
Team Golf Appearances
Jonas has represented Sweden in several team golf events.
As an Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (Sweden): 2001 (winners), 2002
- European Youths' Team Championship (Sweden): 2004
- European Amateur Team Championship (Sweden): 2005, 2007
- Palmer Cup (Europe): 2007, 2008 (winners)
As a Professional
- World Cup (Sweden): 2013
