“His father was a professional golfer.”
From an interview I heard with him, he said his father was a caddy, or a groundsman, at an elite golf club. The members were mostly Jewish and treated Jon and his father wonderfully. He said that’s why he has such a love for Israel.
Voight credits Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Cunin’s substance abuse rehab program for straightening out his life. Voight was a big fan of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, raises money for the rehab program, and is known to visit Chabad Houses when he travels.
I believe Voight still considers himself Catholic.
Re: Professional Golfer
I did more research. Wiki used the wrong term.
His Dad was a country club pro, which means he gave lessons, managed the pro shop, monitored everything on the course, and attended a lot of CC social events.