Jimmy Hines

About

Winner of nine PGA Tours who had his golf career interrupted by World War II.

Before Fame

He turned pro relatively late, at age 30.

Trivia

His shot in the 1938 PGA Tour on the 13th hole clipped his opponent Sam Snead's ball, causing both to fall into the cup and giving both a birdie.

Family Life

He grew up in Mineola, New York.

Associated With

He and Wayne Levi are native sons of New York.