He acquired the nickname "Errie" from his family's French maid who was tasked with caring for him and performing household duties.

The relationship continued the day Ball arrived in America—September 27, 1930—just as Jones clinched the Grand Slam with a victory in the U.S.

In 1933, Ball received a letter of recommendation from Jones that elevated him to his first head professional post at Mobile (Alabama) Country Club.

At age 47—in the 1958 PGA Championship at Llanerch Country Club—he carded rounds of 79-72-72-73=296 and finished in a tie for 33rd place with Tom Talkington.

[5] Ball served as the head professional at Oak Park Country Club in Chicago, Illinois, for many years.

[2][10] Ball, the last of the inaugural Masters field of 1934 and the PGA of America's oldest and longest-serving member, died July 2, 2014, at Martin Hospital South in Stuart, Florida, surrounded by his family.