Jimmy Hines

For other people named James Hines, see James Hines (disambiguation).

James J. Hines (December 29, 1903 – May 11, 1986) was an American professional golfer.

Jimmy Hines
Personal information
Full name	James J. Hines
Born	(1903-12-29)December 29, 1903 Mineola, New York
Died	May 11, 1986(1986-05-11) (aged 82) Monterey, California
Sporting nationality	United States
Career
Turned professional	1933
Former tour(s)	PGA Tour
Professional wins	14
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	9
Other	5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	T7: 1934
PGA Championship	T3: 1933, 1938
U.S. Open	T8: 1934
The Open Championship	T21: 1952

Early life

Hines was born in Mineola, New York.

Professional career

In 1920, Hines "got his start" at Wheatley Hills Golf Club. Four years later, he got a job as assistant professional at Hempstead Golf Club. He worked there for eight years. Later, he worked as professional at Timber Point and Garden City. On October 26, 1937, Hines became the new professional at Lakeville Golf Club.^[1]

Hines won nine times on the PGA Tour and was selected to the 1939 Ryder Cup team but the event was cancelled due to World War II.

On the 13th hole at the 1938 PGA tournament, his chip shot hit opponent Sam Snead's ball, sending both into the cup. A birdie two was awarded to both players, who were tied at that point. Snead wound up beating Hines by one stroke.^[2]

Personal life

Hines died in Monterey, California.

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (9)

• 1933 (1) Glens Falls Open
• 1935 (1) St. Augustine Pro-Amateur
• 1936 (3) Riverside Open, Los Angeles Open, Glens Falls Open
• 1937 (2) Metropolitan Open, Glens Falls Open
• 1938 (1) Metropolitan Open
• 1945 (1) Tacoma Open

Other wins (5)

• 1935 Long Island Open
• 1937 Long Island PGA Championship
• 1940 Metropolitan PGA Championship
• 1941 Long Island PGA Championship
• 1949 Arizona Open

Results in major championships

Tournament	1932	1933	1934	1935	1936	1937	1938	1939
Masters Tournament	NYF	NYF	T7	T9	T39	T10	T10	T22
U.S. Open			T8	CUT		T20	T11	T20
The Open Championship
PGA Championship	R32	SF		R32	QF	QF	SF

Tournament	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Masters Tournament	T27	T19	T33	NT	NT	NT	49
U.S. Open	T20	24	NT	NT	NT	NT	37		T35
The Open Championship	NT	NT	NT	NT	NT	NT
PGA Championship	R16	QF	R64	NT	R16		R64		R32

Tournament	1950	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955	1956	1957	1958	1959	1960
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open	CUT			CUT
The Open Championship			T21
PGA Championship	R32			R64	R64						CUT

  Top 10

  Did not play

NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" = tied

Summary

Tournament	Wins	2nd	3rd	Top-5	Top-10	Top-25	Events	Cuts made
Masters Tournament	0	0	0	0	4	6	10	10
U.S. Open	0	0	0	0	1	6	11	8
The Open Championship	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1
PGA Championship	0	0	2	5	7	11	16	15
Totals	0	0	2	5	12	24	38	34

• Most consecutive cuts made – 25 (1935 PGA – 1948 PGA)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (1933 PGA – 1935 Masters)