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Robert McCallister (born May 3, 1934) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
McCallister was born in Toledo, Ohio. He later moved to Corona, California and attended the University of Southern California, where he earned All-American honors three times as a member of the golf team – first-team in 1956 and 1957, third-team in 1958.
McCallister won two PGA Tour events during his career, both of which played in California in October. His first win came at the 1961 Orange County Open Invitational. McCallister's second win came at the one and only incarnation of the Sunset-Camellia Open Invitational in 1964. His best finish in a major was T-8 at the 1965 PGA Championship.
McCallister played on the Senior Tour after reaching the age of 50. He also held the position of head pro at Charbonneau Golf Club in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Professional wins (5)
PGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 22, 1961 | Orange County Open Invitational | −6 (69-70-73-66=278) | 2 strokes | Jacky Cupit, Don Fairfield, Marty Furgol, Al Geiberger, Phil Rodgers |
| 2 | Oct 11, 1964 | Sunset-Camellia Open Invitational | −3 (69-71-71-70=281) | 1 stroke | Pete Brown, Stan Leonard |
Other wins (3)
- 1966 Mexican Open, Southern California PGA Championship
- 1967 Maracaibo Open Invitational