The 1960 PGA Championship was the 42nd PGA Championship, held July 21–24 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Jay Hebert won his only major championship, finishing one stroke ahead of runner-up Arnold Palmer, who was bidding for the third leg of the calendar-year Grand Slam.
The 1960 PGA Championship begins at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Arnold Palmer enters the tournament aiming for the third leg of the Grand Slam, having already won the Masters and the U.S. Open earlier in the year.
Following the second round, the field is reduced to the low 60 players and ties. Both Jay Hebert and Arnold Palmer comfortably make the cut and remain in strong contention heading into the weekend rounds.
Jay Hebert moves into the lead after 54 holes. His consistent play at Firestone Country Club's South Course puts him in prime position to capture his first major championship.
During the final round, Arnold Palmer makes a charge up the leaderboard, but Jay Hebert holds his nerve to maintain his lead. Hebert's steady performance prevents Palmer from achieving the third leg of the Grand Slam.
Arnold Palmer finishes as the runner-up, ending his historic quest for the calendar-year Grand Slam in 1960. He would go on to win the season-ending Tour Championship but falls just short at the PGA.
Jay Hebert wins the 1960 PGA Championship, finishing one stroke ahead of Arnold Palmer. This victory marks the first and only major championship of Hebert's professional career.
