Tommy Jacobs

Keith Thomas Jacobs Jr. (February 13, 1935 – July 9, 2022) was an American professional golfer and golf course owner/operator who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He was the older brother of professional golfer John Jacobs.

Early life In 1935, Jacobs was born in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in southern California where he started in junior golf. In 1951, Jacobs won the U.S. Junior Amateur. At sixteen, he advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur, which earned him an invitation to the Masters Tournament at age 17. For 58 years, Jacobs had the distinction of being the youngest golfer to ever play in the Masters (in 1952). Jacobs was a member of the 1965 Ryder Cup team, and finished with a record of 3–1–1.

Jacobs joined the Senior PGA Tour in 1985 and continued to play in selected events into the 2000s; his last appearance was at the 2003 Senior PGA Championship.

Professional wins (7) PGA Tour wins (4)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–2)

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Other wins (3) 1971 Southern California PGA Championship 1972 Southern California PGA Championship 1976 Southern California PGA Championship

Results in major championships Amateur

Professional

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1960 and 1964 PGA Championships) R64 = Round in which player lost in match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

Source for Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, British Amateur, PGA Championship

Note: Jacobs never played in The Open Championship

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1962 U.S. Open – 1963 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (five times)

Team appearances Ryder Cup: 1965 (winners) Diamondhead Cup: 1974 (winners)