Background
Gilbert was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and still makes his home there with his wife Judy. His father started him in golf at the age of 13.
Gilbert was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and still makes his home there with his wife Judy. His father started him in golf at the age of 13.
He attended the University of Chattanooga.
He turned pro in 1965 and joined the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1967. Gilbert had dozens of top 10 finishes on the Professional Golf Association Tour and three victories. Gilbert has been active on the Champions Tour, winning six times.
Gilbert has had a lifelong interest in helping young people develop their golf skills.
Since 1973, he has made annual appearances for the Tennessee Professional Golf Association"s Junior Golf Academy at Fall Creek Falls. Gilbert"s son, Gibby III, is a professional golfer.
In his free time, Gilbert enjoys hunting and fishing. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1995.
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (3) Other wins (9) Champions Tour wins (6) Other senior wins.