Hillman Robbins

Background

Robbins was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of Hillman Robbins, Senior, a clerk at the Square-D. liquor store, also located in Memphis, who was shot to death by paranoid lawyer Glenn Nash on December 6, 1966.

Career

Robbins turned professional in 1958 but did not enjoy as much success as he had as an amateur. He served as the club professional at Galloway Golf Course in Memphis from 1966 until his death in 1981. Robbins was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1995.

1951 Western Junior Amateur Walker Cup: 1957 (winners).

Achievements

• 1951 Western Junior 1953 Tennessee State Amateur, Southeastern Open 1954 Southern Intercollegiate, National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, Arkansas Open 1955 Sunnehanna Amateur, Southeastern Open 1956 North and South Amateur, Air Force Championship 1957 United States. Amateur, All-Services Tournament.