Babe Hiskey
Bryant "Babe" Hiskey (born November 21, 1938) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.
| Babe Hiskey | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Sporting 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 |
| PGA Championship | T40: 1971 |
| U.S. Open | 53rd: 1964 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1989 |
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
- 1962 Utah State Amateur
Professional wins (6)
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) |
−22 (67-63-66-66=262) | 3 strokes | Grier Jones and 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 (3)
References
- "IGA Men's Amateur Past Champions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- "Today in Golf History: November 1". Golfonline. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved November 30, 2007.
External links
- Babe Hiskey at the PGA Tour official site