Jay Hebert

Jay Hebert
Personal information
Full nameJunius Joseph Hebert
NicknameJay
Born(1923-02-14)February 14, 1923
St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1997(1997-05-25) (aged 74)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st)
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseBarbara J. Henny
Children2
Career
CollegeSouthwestern Louisiana
Louisiana State
Turned professional1949
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins10
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour7
Other3
Best results in major championships
(wins: 1)
Masters TournamentT8: 1959
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1960
U.S. OpenT7: 1958
The Open ChampionshipDNP
Jay Hebert
Allegiance United States
Service / branch U.S. Marine Corps
Rank  Captain
Unit5th Marine Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
Pacific theater
Battle of Iwo Jima
Awards Purple Heart

Junius Joseph "Jay" Hebert (February 14, 1923 – May 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer. He won seven times on the PGA Tour including the 1960 PGA Championship.[1] His younger brother, Lionel Hebert, also won the PGA Championship, in 1957, the last edition at match play. Jay played on the 1959 and 1961 Ryder Cup teams and was captain for the 1971 team.

  1. ^ Gundelfinger, Phil (July 25, 1960). "Jay Hebert Rallies to Win PGA With 281". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. pp. 20, 23.