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Key moments and achievements from Jacky Cupit's life.
Jacky was born
· Plano, Texas, U.S.
Amateur Career
Before turning professional, Jacky Cupit compiled a remarkable amateur record of 39 tournament victories. At the University of Houston, he was twice named an All-American and participated in three NCAA Championship-winning teams, establishing himself as one of the top amateur golfers in the country.
Amateur Career
Before turning professional, Jacky Cupit compiled a remarkable amateur record of 39 tournament victories. At the University of Houston, he was twice named an All-American and participated in three NCAA Championship-winning teams, establishing himself as one of the top amateur golfers in the country.
PGA Tour Victory
Cupit won the 1961 Canadian Open, his first PGA Tour victory, which also earned him the PGA Rookie of the Year award. He and his brother Buster became the first brothers to finish first and second in a PGA Tour event, a record that still stands in professional golf.
PGA Tour Victory
Cupit won the 1961 Canadian Open, his first PGA Tour victory, which also earned him the PGA Rookie of the Year award. He and his brother Buster became the first brothers to finish first and second in a PGA Tour event, a record that still stands in professional golf.
PGA Tour Victory
In 1962, Cupit captured the Western Open, one of the most prestigious non-major tournaments on the PGA Tour. The victory solidified his status as one of the rising stars in professional golf and set the stage for his memorable 1963 season.
PGA Tour Victory
In 1962, Cupit captured the Western Open, one of the most prestigious non-major tournaments on the PGA Tour. The victory solidified his status as one of the rising stars in professional golf and set the stage for his memorable 1963 season.
Major Championship
Cupit finished runner-up at the 1963 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He and Arnold Palmer lost to Julius Boros in a three-way playoff, in what remains one of the most memorable U.S. Open finishes in history. It was the closest Cupit came to winning a major championship.
Major Championship
Cupit finished runner-up at the 1963 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He and Arnold Palmer lost to Julius Boros in a three-way playoff, in what remains one of the most memorable U.S. Open finishes in history. It was the closest Cupit came to winning a major championship.
PGA Tour Victory
Cupit won the 1964 Tucson Open Invitational for his third PGA Tour victory. His consistent winning on the tour through the early 1960s established him among the top professional golfers of his era.
PGA Tour Victory
Cupit won the 1964 Tucson Open Invitational for his third PGA Tour victory. His consistent winning on the tour through the early 1960s established him among the top professional golfers of his era.
PGA Tour Victory
In 1966, Cupit won the Cajun Classic Open Invitational for his fourth and final PGA Tour victory. His four wins over a six-year stretch represented a solid career on one of sports most competitive circuits.
PGA Tour Victory
In 1966, Cupit won the Cajun Classic Open Invitational for his fourth and final PGA Tour victory. His four wins over a six-year stretch represented a solid career on one of sports most competitive circuits.
Hall of Fame
Jacky Cupit was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the sport as a four-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most accomplished golfers to come from the Lone Star State. The honor celebrated both his amateur and professional achievements.
Hall of Fame
Jacky Cupit was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the sport as a four-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most accomplished golfers to come from the Lone Star State. The honor celebrated both his amateur and professional achievements.
Jacky Cupit passed away
