C. L. "Gibby" Gilbert II (born January 14, 1941) is an American professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.
Early life and amateur career In 1941, Gilbert was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The initials C. L. do not stand for anything. Gilbert's father started him in golf at the age of 13. He is a 1959 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School. Gilbert also attended the University of Chattanooga.
Professional career In 1965, Gilbert turned professional. In 1966, he took a job at Hillcrest Country Club in Hollywood, Florida.
Gilbert had success at 1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School. However, Gilbert played on the PGA Tour for three years during the 1960s but did not have much success. In late 1969, he returned to Hillcrest CC, permanently now as assistant professional.
In the early 1970s, Gilbert returned to the PGA Tour. He had dozens of top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and three victories. His first win came at the 1970 Houston Champions International, his second win was at the 1976 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, and his third win was at the 1977 Walt Disney World National Team Championship.
Gilbert's best finish at a major was a T-2 at the 1980 Masters, when he and Jack Newton finished four strokes behind the champion, Seve Ballesteros.
Gilbert was active on the Champions Tour, winning six times.
Gilbert has had a lifelong interest in helping young people develop their golf skills. Since 1973, he has made annual appearances for the Tennessee PGA's Junior Golf Academy at Fall Creek Falls.
Personal life Gilbert lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is married to Judy. Gilbert's son, Gibby III, is a professional golfer.
Awards and honors In 1992, Gilbert was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. In 1995, he was also inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (20) PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 May 10, 1970 Houston Champions International−2 (69-72-71-70=282)Playoff Bruce Crampton2May 23, 1976 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic−15 (68-67-66-72=273)4 strokes Forrest Fezler, John Lister, Gil Morgan3Nov 6, 1977 Walt Disney World National Team Championship(with Grier Jones)−35 (62-64-61-66=253)1 stroke Steve Melnyk and Andy North
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11970Houston Champions International Bruce CramptonWon with par on third extra hole Source:
Other wins (9) 1979 Tennessee PGA Championship 1986 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship 1987 Tennessee PGA Championship 1988 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship 1989 Tennessee Open 1990 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (6) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jun 28, 1992Southwestern Bell Classic −17 (62-65-66=193)9 strokes Jim Colbert2Jul 5, 1992Kroger Senior Classic−15 (66-64-68=198)Playoff J. C. Snead3Sep 6, 1992First of America Classic −11 (69-65-68=202)1 stroke Tommy Aaron, Dick Hendrickson, Harold Henning, Dave Stockton4May 2, 1993Fairfield Barnett Classic−12 (70-63-71=204)1 stroke Mike Hill5Sep 8, 1996Boone Valley Classic−10 (68-66-69=203)Playoff Hale Irwin6Feb 2 1997Royal Caribbean Classic−11 (70-66-66=202)4 strokes David Graham
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11991First of America Classic Harold HenningLost to birdie on first extra hole21992Kroger Senior Classic J. C. SneadWon with par on second extra hole31996Boone Valley Classic Hale IrwinWon with par on first extra hole Source:
Other senior wins (2) 2011 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with J. C. Snead) 2012 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with J. C. Snead)
Results in major championships Tournament19681969Masters TournamentU.S. OpenT39PGA Championship Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979Masters Tournament45T38CUTU.S. OpenT47CUTT45PGA ChampionshipT55T6CUTT18T39T17T34CUTT5 Tournament198019811982198319841985198619871988Masters TournamentT2T28U.S. OpenCUTPGA ChampionshipT68CUTT54T47CUT65 Note: Gilbert never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 4U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PGA Championship 0 0 0 1 2 4 15 11Totals 0 1 0 2 3 5 25 18 Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1968 U.S. Open – 1972 U.S. Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1979 PGA – 1980 Masters)
U.S. national team appearances PGA Cup: 1988 (winners)
See also
1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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