Jon MacDonald
DOB:
May 29, 1981
Hometown:
Baden, ON & Calgary, AB
Profession:
PhD Student
Home Club:
Calgary Lawn Bowling Club & Rotary Park Lawn Bowls Club
Years in National Program:
2
Bowls Used:
Taylor Ace and Taylor GTR’s
Social Media:
Notable Bowls Accomplishments
- Canadian Indoor Singles Championship – 2016, 2022, 2023
- Canadian National Championship – Triples – 2017
- Canadian National Championship – Pairs (Gold) – 2018
- Canadian National Championship – Singles, Fours – 2019
- Canadian National Championship – Fours (Gold) – 2022
- Canadian National Championship – Fours (Silver) – 2023
- US Open – Pairs (Bronze) – 2023
- US Open – Fours (Gold) – 2024
- Atlantic International Challenge – 2024
Fun Facts
What is your favourite bowls memory?
Being with friends and family outside and standing on the podium for the first time
Who is your favourite athlete? Why?
Bill Murray – he’s a golfer, right? His depth of character is inspiring. Hugh Jackman – he’s a weightlifter when he trains as wolverine, right? His depth of character and commitment to pushing and growing is inspiring.
If you could play any other sport professionally, what would it be?
Modern Pentathalon
What is your favourite movie?
‘Old School’ or ‘The Hangover’
What are 3 things you can’t live without?
Family, Burgers, and security
Any other fun facts you’d like to share about yourself?
I love to learn new hobbies.
Notable Bowls Accomplishments
- Canadian Indoor Singles Championship – 2016, 2022, 2023
- Canadian National Championship – Triples – 2017
- Canadian National Championship – Pairs (Gold) – 2018
- Canadian National Championship – Singles, Fours – 2019
- Canadian National Championship – Fours (Gold) – 2022
- Canadian National Championship – Fours (Silver) – 2023
- US Open – Pairs (Bronze) – 2023
- US Open – Fours (Gold) – 2024
- Atlantic International Challenge – 2024
Fun Facts
What is your favourite bowls memory?
Being with friends and family outside and standing on the podium for the first time
Who is your favourite athlete? Why?
Bill Murray – he’s a golfer, right? His depth of character is inspiring. Hugh Jackman – he’s a weightlifter when he trains as wolverine, right? His depth of character and commitment to pushing and growing is inspiring.
If you could play any other sport professionally, what would it be?
Modern Pentathalon
What is your favourite movie?
‘Old School’ or ‘The Hangover’
What are 3 things you can’t live without?
Family, Burgers, and security
Any other fun facts you’d like to share about yourself?
I love to learn new hobbies.
