Career
A three-time finalist, he was also that event"s runner-up twice, in 1947 (falling to Jim Ferrier) and 1952 (to Jim Turnesa). Harbert was one of the great Professional Golf Association Championship match play competitors, compiling a 24–10 (706) record between 1946, his first appearance, and 1957, the final year of the match play format. In 1949, Harbert played on the Ryder Cup team, winning his singles match against Sam King, 4 and 3, at Ganton Golf Club in Scarborough, England.
He was playing-captain of the United States. team in 1955, with a singles victory against Syd Scott (3 and 2) to his cartulary-register
In 1955, he represented the United States at the Canada Cup team competition at Columbia Country Club outside Washington, District of Columbia He teamed with Editor Furgol, with the duo outdueling Australia"s team of Peter Thomson and Kel Nagle by nine strokes. After turning 50, he made two official Senior Professional Golf Association Tour appearances.
He tied for 43rd at the 1981 Michelob Senior Classic and then tied for 40th in the same tournament the following year. In addition, he played in nine Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf team events, with his top showing a fifth-place performance in the inaugural event in 1978, when he teamed with Bob Toski.
Harbert was born in Dayton, Ohio and died in Ocala, Florida.
He served in the United States. Army during World World War World War II this list may be incomplete Professional Golf Association Tour wins (7) Other wins Wins (1).