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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 was born on April 24, 1984. He is a professional golfer from Sweden. Jonas currently plays on the PGA Tour in the United States. He has won three times on the PGA Tour. His most recent win was in 2017 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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Jonas's Early Golf Days
Jonas Blixt was born in Nässjö, Sweden. Later, he moved to Karlstad with his family. He started playing golf at a young age.
Winning as a Junior
Jonas won several important junior golf events. In 2003, he won the Swedish Junior Stroke-play Championship. He also won the Nordic Championship that same year. In 2005, he became the champion of the Swedish Junior Match-play Championship.
Playing for Sweden
Jonas represented his home country, Sweden, in big team competitions. He played in the European Boys' Team Championship twice. In 2001, his team even won the championship! He also played in the European Amateur Team Championship two times.
College Golf in the U.S.
Jonas went to Florida State University in the United States. He played golf for his college team. He was a top player, earning "All-American" honors in 2007 and 2008. This means he was one of the best college golfers in the country. He won four college golf events during his time there. Jonas also played in the Arnold Palmer Cup in 2007 and 2008. This is a special tournament for top college golfers from Europe and the U.S. His European team won in 2008.
Jonas Becomes a Pro Golfer
Jonas turned professional in 2008. This means he started playing golf for money. He began his professional career on tours like the Nationwide Tour (now called the Korn Ferry Tour) and the European Challenge Tour.
Joining the PGA Tour
In 2011, Jonas played very well on the Nationwide Tour. He finished fifth in the standings, which earned him a spot on the PGA Tour for the 2012 season. The PGA Tour is one of the biggest golf tours in the world.
First PGA Tour Win
In October 2012, Jonas won his first PGA Tour event. It was the Frys.com Open. He beat two other golfers by just one shot. This was a huge moment in his career!
More Wins and Major Success
In 2013, Jonas had another great year. He finished second in a European Tour event in Sweden. A month later, he won his second PGA Tour title at the Greenbrier Classic. He played incredibly well, coming from behind to win by two strokes. Later that year, he finished fourth at the 2013 PGA Championship, which is one of golf's four major championships.
Playing at the Masters
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 finished tied for second place, just three shots behind the winner, Bubba Watson. This amazing result moved him up to his highest ranking ever in the world of golf.
Team Victory
In 2017, Jonas teamed up with Australian golfer Cameron Smith. They won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans together. This was a special win because it was the first team event on the PGA Tour in a long time. They played without making any bogeys and won in a playoff! This was Jonas's third PGA Tour win.
Recent Years
After his big win in 2017, Jonas faced some challenges. He had some medical issues that affected his playing time. Despite this, he has continued to compete on the PGA Tour.
Jonas's Wins
Jonas has won several tournaments as an amateur and a professional.
Amateur Wins
- 2002 Wermland Junior Open
- 2003 Swedish Junior Strokeplay Championship, Nordic Amateur Championship
- 2005 Gator Invitational, Wermland Junior Open, Swedish Junior Matchplay Championship
- 2006 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate
- 2007 Inverness Intercollegiate, ACC Championship
Professional Wins (4)
Jonas has won three times on the PGA Tour and one other professional event.
PGA Tour Wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
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| 1 | 14 Oct 2012 | Frys.com Open | 66-68-66-68=268 | −16 | 1 stroke |  Jason Kokrak, Tim Petrovic |
| 2 | 7 Jul 2013 | Greenbrier Classic | 66-67-67-67=267 | −13 | 2 strokes |  Steven Bowditch, Matt Jones, Johnson Wagner, Jimmy Walker |
| 3 | 1 May 2017 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Cameron Smith) |
67-62-68-64=261 | −27 | Playoff | Scott Brown and Kevin Kisner |
Other Wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
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| 1 | 4 Jul 2008 | Lyckorna Scratch | −7 (70-67=137) | 4 strokes |  Pontus Leijon, Claes Nilsson |
Major Championship Highlights
Jonas Blixt has played in golf's four major championships: the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.
His best results in these big tournaments include:
- Tied for 2nd place at the 2014 Masters Tournament.
- 4th place at the 2013 PGA Championship.
Team Appearances
Jonas has represented Sweden and Europe in several team golf events.
Amateur Teams
- European Boys' Team Championship (for Sweden): 2001 (winners), 2002
- European Youths' Team Championship (for Sweden): 2004
- European Amateur Team Championship (for Sweden): 2005, 2007
- Palmer Cup (for Europe): 2007, 2008 (winners)
Professional Teams
- World Cup (for Sweden): 2013
