Gibby Gilbert

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 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.

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.

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)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) 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 Note: Gilbert never played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary 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)