About Lionel Hebert
Lived 1928 – 2000 (aged 72). Lionel Hebert was an American golfer.
Lionel Paul Hebert (January 20, 1928 – December 30, 2000) was an American professional golfer.
Career Hebert won five times on the PGA Tour, including the PGA Championship in 1957, the last edition held at match play. His older brother Jay won the same event at stroke play in 1960. Lionel also played on the Ryder Cup team in 1957. An ethnic Cajun from Louisiana, he was born and died in Lafayette.
Professional wins (5) PGA Tour wins (5) Legend Major championships (1) Other PGA Tour (4)
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1) Source:
Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up 1957 PGA Championship 2 & 1 Dow Finsterwald Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958
Results timeline
CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" = tied
Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 8 ('58 PGA – '61 Masters) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 ('56 PGA & '57 PGA)
U.S. national team appearances Ryder Cup: 1957
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Who was Lionel Hebert?
professional golfer (1928-2000)
When was Lionel Hebert born?
Lionel Hebert was born on 20 January 1928 in Lafayette.
When did Lionel Hebert die?
Lionel Hebert died on 30 December 2000 in Lafayette.
What was Lionel Hebert's occupation?
Lionel Hebert was a golfer.
What nationality was Lionel Hebert?
Lionel Hebert was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lionel Hebert. https://biography.guide/lionel-hebert/
MLA: "Lionel Hebert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lionel-hebert/.
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