Quick Facts
Biography
C.L. "Gibby" Gilbert II (born January 14, 1941) is an American professional golfer who has won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.
Gilbert was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and still makes his home there with his wife Judy. His father started him in golf at the age of 13. He attended the University of Chattanooga. He turned pro in 1965 and joined the PGA Tour in 1967.
Gilbert 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 has been 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. Gilbert's son, Gibby III, is a professional golfer.
In his free time, Gilbert enjoys hunting and fishing. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1995.
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 10, 1970 | Houston Champions International | –2 (69-72-71-70=282) | Playoff | Bruce Crampton |
| 2 | May 23, 1976 | Danny Thomas Memphis Classic | –15 (68-67-66-72=273) | 4 strokes | Forrest Fezler, John Lister, Gil Morgan |
| 3 | Nov 6, 1977 | Walt Disney World National Team Championship with Grier Jones | –35 (62-64-61-66=253) | 1 stroke | Steve Melnyk & Andy North |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1970 | Houston Champions International | Bruce Crampton | Won with par on third extra hole |
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
Champions Tour wins (6)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 28, 1992 | Southwestern Bell Classic | –17 (62-65-66=193) | 9 strokes | Jim Colbert |
| 2 | Jul 5, 1992 | Kroger Senior Classic | –15 (66-64-68=198) | Playoff | J. C. Snead |
| 3 | Sep 6, 1992 | First of America Classic | –11 (69-65-68=202) | 1 stroke | Tommy Aaron, Dick Hendrickson Harold Henning, Dave Stockton |
| 4 | May 2, 1993 | Fairfield Barnett Classic | –12 (70-63-71=204) | 1 stroke | Mike Hill |
| 5 | Sep 8, 1996 | Boone Valley Classic | –10 (68-66-69=203) | Playoff | Hale Irwin |
| 6 | Feb 2 1997 | Royal Caribbean Classic | –11 (70-66-66=202) | 4 strokes | David Graham |
Champions Tour playoff record (2–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1991 | First of America Classic | Harold Henning | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1992 | Kroger Senior Classic | J. C. Snead | Won with par on second extra hole |
| 3 | 1996 | Boone Valley Classic | Hale Irwin | Won with par on first extra hole |
Other senior wins
- 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
| Tournament | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||
| U.S. Open | T39 | |
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 45 | T38 | CUT | |||||||
| U.S. Open | T47 | CUT | T45 | |||||||
| PGA Championship | T55 | T6 | CUT | T18 | T39 | T17 | T34 | CUT | T5 |
| Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T2 | T28 | |||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||||||||
| PGA Championship | T68 | CUT | T54 | T47 | CUT | 65 |
Note: Gilbert never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 11 |
| Totals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 18 |
- 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)