Hillman Robbins

Who is Hillman Robbins?

Clarence Hillman Robbins, Jr. was an American professional golfer who is best known for his amateur career, including winning the 1957 U.S. Amateur.

Robbins was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He played college golf at Memphis State College where he won the NCAA Championship in 1954. In 1957, while on leave from duty in the Air Force, he won the U.S. Amateur at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, beating Dr. Frank M. Taylor, 5 & 4. He won several other amateur tournaments and played on the 1957 Walker Cup team.

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.