Jim Hallet

James Oliver Hallet (born March 30, 1960) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.

Early life Hallet was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts. He attended Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. He grew up playing golf at Bass River Golf Course in Yarmouth.

Professional career Hallet turned professional in 1984 His best season during this interim era was in 1987. He finished runner-up in two Asia Golf Circuit events in 1987 and won the circuit's Order of Merit. and easily finishing with the top 125 of the money list both years. Hallet was known for his strong work ethic Knox would birdie the second hole of the playoff to defeat him. The next year, at the USF&G Classic in New Orleans, he shot a 65 (−7) in the third round to take a three shot lead entering Sunday. However, he quickly blew his lead over the first six holes until charging back, making four consecutive birdies, and then hitting a 4-iron to 4 feet on the 18th hole for a final birdie to tie. He entered a playoff with Ian Woosnam, then one of the world's best players who would win the Masters and reach #1 in the world within a month. Both players would tie on the first hole before Hallet bogeyed the 2nd, giving Woosnam the win.

The remainder of his PGA Tour career would be much more of a struggle. In 1992 he did not record a top-10 The 1993 season would be even more of a struggle as he missed the cut in the majority of tournaments he entered At this stage in his career, wrist injuries hindered his development. He has also informally taught the girls' golf team at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. Massachusetts Amateur 1983 Massachusetts Amateur

Professional wins (3) Canadian Tour wins (1)

Other wins (2) 1984 Rhode Island Open 1985 Massachusetts Open

Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

Results in major championships

LA = Low amateur

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