Hines was born in Mineola, New York.

In 1920, Hines "got his start" at Wheatley Hills Golf Club. Four years later, he got a job as assistant professional at Hempstead Golf Club. He worked there for eight years. Later, he worked as professional at Timber Point and Garden City. On October 26, 1937, Hines became the new professional at Lakeville Golf Club.^[1]

Hines won nine times on the PGA Tour and was selected to the 1939 Ryder Cup team but the event was cancelled due to World War II.

On the 13th hole at the 1938 PGA tournament, his chip shot hit opponent Sam Snead's ball, sending both into the cup. A birdie two was awarded to both players, who were tied at that point. Snead wound up beating Hines by one stroke.^[2]

Hines died in Monterey, California.

PGA Tour wins (9) edit

• 1933 (1) Glens Falls Open
• 1935 (1) St. Augustine Pro-Amateur
• 1936 (3) Riverside Open, Los Angeles Open, Glens Falls Open
• 1937 (2) Metropolitan Open, Glens Falls Open
• 1938 (1) Metropolitan Open
• 1945 (1) Tacoma Open

Other wins (5) edit

• 1935 Long Island Open
• 1937 Long Island PGA Championship
• 1940 Metropolitan PGA Championship
• 1941 Long Island PGA Championship
• 1949 Arizona Open

NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" = tied

Summary edit

• Most consecutive cuts made – 25 (1935 PGA – 1948 PGA)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (1933 PGA – 1935 Masters)

• List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins