J. P. Hayes

John Patrick "J.P." Hayes (born August 2, 1965) is an American professional golfer.

Early life Hayes was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Career Hayes began play on the PGA Tour in 1992 after earning his tour card at qualifying school (Q school). He failed to finish high enough on the money list to retain his card and played on the Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) in 1993 and 1994. He again gained a PGA Tour card for the 1995 season through Q school but failed to keep it. Playing the Nike Tour again in 1996, he won the Nike Miami Valley Open and finished 14th on the money list. He finished 13th at Q school to earn his 1997 PGA Tour card. He has played that tour ever since, returning to Q school in 1997 and 2004. He still managed to make 15 starts in 2009 through past champion status and sponsor invites. He returned to the PGA Tour in 2010 after finishing tied for 8th in the 2009 Q school. He retained his tour card after finishing 113th on the Tour.

A knee injury and wrist surgery halted Hayes' career in 2012. He was a motivational speaker for the Cedarburg High School boys' golf team that won the 2013 Wisconsin Division I state title, led by a high school teammate of Hayes. Hayes planned to return to competitive golf in 2014 to prepare for the Champions Tour. Hayes has not played a PGA Tour-sanctioned event since 2012.

Professional wins (3) PGA Tour wins (2)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place