Babe Hiskey
| Babe Hiskey | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Bryant Hiskey |
| Born |
November 21, 1938 Burley, Idaho |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Galveston, Texas |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 1961 |
| Former tour(s) |
PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T17: 1973 |
| U.S. Open | 53rd: 1964 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1989 |
| PGA Championship | T40: 1971 |
Bryant "Babe" Hiskey (born November 21, 1938) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.
Hiskey was born in Burley, Idaho. He won the Idaho Amateur three times.[1] He attended the University of Houston and was a member of the golf team. He turned professional in 1961.
In 1970, Hiskey won the Sahara Invitational by one stroke over Miller Barber, Terry Dill and Bob Goalby.[2]
After turning 50, Hiskey played on the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour). His best finish was second place at the 1995 First of America Classic.
Hiskey's brother, Jim and his nephew, Paul are also professional golfers. After retiring as a touring professional, he worked as a golf course architect. His designs include Highland Golf Course in Pocatello, Idaho. He lives in Galveston, Texas.
Amateur wins
- 1956 Idaho Amateur
- 1960 Idaho Amateur
- 1961 Idaho Amateur
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 28, 1965 | Cajun Classic Open Invitational | −13 (68-69-71-67=275) | Playoff | Dudley Wysong |
| 2 | Nov 1, 1970 | Sahara Invitational | −12 (70-70-65-71=276) | 1 stroke | Miller Barber, Terry Dill, Bob Goalby |
| 3 | Jul 30, 1972 | National Team Championship (with Kermit Zarley)[3][4] |
−22 (67-63-66-66=262) | 3 strokes | Grier Jones & Johnny Miller |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1965 | Cajun Classic Open Invitational | Dudley Wysong |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Other wins
References
- ↑ IGA Men's Amateur Past Champions
- ↑ "Today in Golf History: November 1". Golfonline.
- ↑ "Just in ...". Golf World. Vol. 66 no. 10. September 17, 2012. p. 15.
The victory totals for four former PGA Tour players have been increased after the tour determined they were not credited with winning the 1968 and 1972 National Team Championship ... Hiskey and Zarley now have three wins, Archer 13 and Nichols 12.
- ↑ "Zarley-Hiskey Win Team Championship". Observer–Reporter. Washington, Pennsylvania. AP. July 31, 1972. p. B-5. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
External links
- Babe Hiskey at the PGA Tour official site