Jacky Cupit
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Jacky D. Cupit (born February 1, 1938) is an American professional golfer who has played on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the Champions Tour).
Cupit was born and raised in Longview, Texas in the piney woods of east Texas. He attended the University of Houston and was a member of the golf team, earning All-American honors in 1959 and 1960. He turned pro and joined the PGA Tour in 1961.
Cupit played on the PGA Tour from 1961–1973 and had 4 victories during that phase of his career. His first win came at the 1961 Canadian Open. He won the PGA's Rookie of the Year award in 1961. His last win came in 1966 at the Cajun Classic. Cupit's best finish in a major was runner-up at the 1963 U.S. Open, when he and Arnold Palmer lost to Julius Boros in a three-way playoff.
After reaching the age of 50 in 1988, Cupit played part-time on the Senior PGA Tour. He currently works as a club pro in east Texas.
[edit] PGA Tour wins
- 1961 Canadian Open
- 1962 Western Open
- 1964 Tucson Open Invitational
- 1966 Cajun Classic
