Vegas moved to Houston, Texas from Venezuela, but he didn't stay in the city for college. Instead, after winning three junior tournaments in 2003, the University of Texas awarded him a scholarship.

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship on May 16, 2025. AP. Now, after two rounds of this PGA, he leads the tournament ...

Jhonattan Vegas' path to leading the PGA Championship started amid hard ... He got most of his closest family members, including mom and dad, out of Venezuela and they live near Jhonattan and ...

Now, the 40-year-old from Venezuela is among the favorites to win at Quail Hollow. ... Jhonattan Vegas stood on the tee at the 17th, deep in Quail Hollow’s Green Mile.

Jhonattan Vegas has enjoyed a glistening few days at the links in Quail Hollow. ... How old is Jhonattan Vegas? Vegas is 40. The Maturin, Venezuela native turns 41 on Aug. 19.

Vegas, a 40-year-old from Venezuela, has one top-25 finish at a major championship in his career, ... Jhonattan Vegas will play Saturday’s third round of the PGA in the final group.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 15: Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 15, 2025 in ...

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, reacts after missing a eagle putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025 ...

Vegas was born in Venezuela in 1984. The 40-year-old turned professional in 2008 after moving to the United States. He has four Tour wins in his career but has never won a major.

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship on May 16, 2025. AP.