Jamie Elson

Son of the 1973 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Pip Elson. Attended Augusta State University between 1998 and 2002 where he developed into a player who would become a vital cog in the 2001 Walker Cup team who defeated America 15-9. Elson took part in three matches, partnering Richard McEvoy, who won the 2003 Qualifying School, to win one and a half points in their two foursomes matches and took half a point in the final day singles. Turned professional in March 2003, and claimed his maiden title in his third start on the Challenge Tour at the Volvo Finnish Open. Added another six top ten finishes to finish tenth on the Challenge Tour Rankings. Represented England at Boys, Youth and Senior levels between 1997 and 2002, was part of the 2000 winning Palmer Cup team that matches students from Great Britain and Ireland against their American counterparts. Was also a part of the winning Great Britain and Ireland team against the Continent of Europe for the St Andrews Trophy in 2002, and, that same year, represented England alongside Gary Wolstenholme and Richard Walker in the Eisenhower Trophy.