Lionel Hebert

Lionel Paul Hebert (January 20, 1928 – December 30, 2000) was an American professional golfer.

Career

Hebert won five times on the PGA Tour, including the PGA Championship in 1957, the last edition held at match play. His older brother Jay won the same event at stroke play in 1960. Lionel also played on the Ryder Cup team in 1957. An ethnic Cajun from Louisiana, he was born and died in Lafayette.

Professional wins (5)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)

Source:

Major championships

Wins (1)

Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958

Results timeline

CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> WD = withdrew<br> R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play<br> "T" = tied

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 8 ('58 PGA – '61 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 2 ('56 PGA & '57 PGA)

U.S. national team appearances

• Ryder Cup: 1957

See also

• List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
• List of men's major championships winning golfers

References

External links

• Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame – Lionel Hebert