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

Quick Facts Personal information, Full name ...

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

Close

Hines was born in Mineola, New York.

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]

Hines died in Monterey, California.

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