C. L. "Gibby" Gilbert II (born January 14, 1941) is an American professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career

In 1941, Gilbert was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The initials C. L. do not stand for anything. Gilbert's father started him in golf at the age of 13. He is a 1959 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School. Gilbert also attended the University of Chattanooga.

Professional career

In 1965, Gilbert turned professional. In 1966, he took a job at Hillcrest Country Club in Hollywood, Florida.

Gilbert had success at 1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School. However, Gilbert played on the PGA Tour for three years during the 1960s but did not have much success. In late 1969, he returned to Hillcrest CC, permanently now as assistant professional.

In the early 1970s, Gilbert returned to the PGA Tour. He had dozens of top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and three victories. His first win came at the 1970 Houston Champions International, his second win was at the 1976 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, and his third win was at the 1977 Walt Disney World National Team Championship.

Gilbert's best finish at a major was a T-2 at the 1980 Masters, when he and Jack Newton finished four strokes behind the champion, Seve Ballesteros.

Gilbert was active on the Champions Tour, winning six times.

Gilbert has had a lifelong interest in helping young people develop their golf skills. Since 1973, he has made annual appearances for the Tennessee PGA's Junior Golf Academy at Fall Creek Falls.

Personal life

Gilbert lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is married to Judy. Gilbert's son, Gibby III, is a professional golfer.

Awards and honors

• In 1992, Gilbert was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

• In 1995, he was also inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame.

Professional wins (20)

PGA Tour wins (3)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

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Other wins (9)

• 1979 Tennessee PGA Championship

• 1986 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship

• 1987 Tennessee PGA Championship

• 1988 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship

• 1989 Tennessee Open

• 1990 Tennessee Open, Tennessee PGA Championship

Senior PGA Tour wins (6)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)

Source:

Other senior wins (2)

• 2011 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with J. C. Snead)

• 2012 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with J. C. Snead)

Results in major championships

Note: Gilbert never played in The Open Championship. CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1968 U.S. Open – 1972 U.S. Open)

• Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1979 PGA – 1980 Masters)

U.S. national team appearances

• PGA Cup: 1988 (winners)

See also

• 1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

References

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