Gibby Gilbert

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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.

Although Gilbert had dozens of Top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour, he only won three times. His first win came at the 1970 Houston Champions International (now known as the Shell Houston Open). His second win was at the 1976 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic (now known as the FedEx St. Jude Classic). His third and final win was at the 1977 Walt Disney World National Team Championship (now called the FUNAI Classic at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort).

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 fared much better on the Champions Tour, however, winning 6 times thus far.

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 an aspiring professional golfer.

In his free time, Gilbert enjoys hunting and fishing. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1992.