Babe Hiskey
American professional golfer
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Bryant "Babe" Hiskey (born November 21, 1938) is an American professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.
| Babe Hiskey | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Bryant Hiskey |
| Born | November 21, 1938 Burley, Idaho, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 1961 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T17: 1973 |
| PGA Championship | T40: 1971 |
| U.S. Open | 53rd: 1964 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1989 |
Early life and amateur career
In 1938, Hiskey was born in Burley, Idaho. He won the Idaho Amateur three times.[1]
Hiskey attended the University of Houston. He was a member of the Houston Cougars golf team.
Professional career
In 1961, Hiskey turned professional. In 1970, Hiskey won the Sahara Invitational by one stroke over Miller Barber, Terry Dill and Bob Goalby.[2]
After turning 50, Hiskey played on the Senior PGA Tour. His best finish was second place at the 1995 First of America Classic.
Hiskey's brother, Jim and his nephew, Paul are also professional golfers. After retiring as a touring professional, he worked as a golf course architect. His designs include Highland Golf Course in Pocatello, Idaho. He lives in Galveston, Texas.
Amateur wins
- 1956 Idaho Amateur
- 1960 Idaho Amateur
- 1961 Idaho Amateur
- 1962 Utah State Amateur
Professional wins (6)
PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 28, 1965 | Cajun Classic Open Invitational | −13 (68-69-71-67=275) | Playoff |  Dudley Wysong |
| 2 | Nov 1, 1970 | Sahara Invitational | −12 (70-70-65-71=276) | 1 stroke | Miller Barber, Terry Dill, Bob Goalby |
| 3 | Jul 30, 1972 | National Team Championship (with Kermit Zarley) |
−22 (67-63-66-66=262) | 3 strokes | Grier Jones and Johnny Miller |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1965 | Cajun Classic Open Invitational | Dudley Wysong |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Source:[3]
Other wins (3)
- 1962 Oklahoma Open
- 1970 Southern Texas PGA Championship
- 1983 Southern Texas PGA Championship