Born and raised in nearby historic Appomattox, Jerry is the son of the late Henry W. "Billy" Conner and Betty K. Connor. He graduated high school in 1976, where he was a 4-year letterman on the high school golf team and cross country team.
In 1976, he entered Virginia Tech to study business, and participate in the golf program. He started several matches and tournaments as a freshman. After 2 years at Tech, he transferred to Lynchburg College to get more playing time. Playing 3 years at Lynchburg he was part of the team that placed 5th in the NCAA tournament in 1981. He graduated with a BA in physical education.

As a young amateur he won 17 individual titles that included club championships, local invitation tournaments, plus the Lynchburg City Championship.

He turned pro in 1981 as the assistant golf professional at Winton Country Club under the direction of Billy McBride, Jr. He finished his apprenticeship at Oakwood Country Club under Brian Fedder in 1983 before becoming the first assistant at Countryside Golf Course in Roanoke, Virginia.

In 1985 he became the Head Golf Professional at Goose Creek Golf Course in Leesburg, Virginia. After 2 years he decided to enter private business but it only lasted 2 years before he had a desire to get back into the golf business.

In 1989 a dream was realized when he began working for Ted Counts in constructing London Downs. Working closely with architect Russell Breeden and construction superintendent Ralph Firebaugh, he was in on every aspect of the project from rough grading to seeding to irrigation. Once the course was opened in 1991, he became the Head Professional.

He is married to the former Beverly Ann Carter, and they have a daughter, Brittany, and a son, Brandon.

Lessons by appointment only - per 1/2 hour $40;
Series of 3 - $105. Juniors – per 1/2 hour $35;
Series of 3 - $90.