Joe Jimenez

Joe Jimenez (June 10, 1926 – August 11, 2007) was an American professional golfer, best known for winning the 1978 PGA Seniors' Championship.

Early life and education Jimenez, who was of Mexican American descent, was born in Kerrville, Texas. He was a 1952 graduate of Trinity University with majors in biology and physical education.

Since 1974, the Jefferson City Country Club has hosted a tournament in his honor, the Joe Jimenez Invitational. He holds several Georgia-Pacific Grand Champions records.

Death Jiminez died at his home in San Antonio, Texas from renal failure brought on by lung cancer. He was 81 years old.

Tournament wins this list is incomplete

Midwest PGA Championship – year unknown Gateway PGA Championship – twice South Central PGA Championship – once Missouri Open 1960 Puerto Rico Open 1962 Midwest PGA Championship 1978 PGA Seniors' Championship, World Senior Championship 1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf – Demaret Division (with Charlie Sifford) 1999 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf – Demaret Division (with Charlie Sifford) 2000 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf – Demaret Division (with Charlie Sifford)