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Bert Yancey (Albert Winsborough Yancey) was born on 6 August, 1938 in Chipley, Florida, is an American professional golfer. Discover Bert Yancey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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Albert Winsborough Yancey |
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Age |
56 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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6 August, 1938 |
Birthday |
6 August |
Birthplace |
Chipley, Florida |
Date of death |
26 August, 1994 |
Died Place |
Park City, Utah |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 56 years old group.
Bert Yancey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Bert Yancey height is 6ft 1in and Weight 190 lb.
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6ft 1in |
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190 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bert Yancey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bert Yancey worth at the age of 56 years old? Bert Yancey’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Bert Yancey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
Albert Winsborough Yancey (August 6, 1938 – August 26, 1994) was an American professional golfer who won seven times on the PGA Tour and later played on the Senior PGA Tour.
Born in Chipley, Florida, Yancey lived much of his adult life in the Atlanta metro area.
He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and was captain of the Cadet golf team.
He suffered from a debilitating illness known then as manic-depressive illness, but today it is more commonly called bipolar disorder.
His illness first manifested itself during his senior year at West Point.
He spent nine months in an Army psychiatric hospital before being discharged.
He also had six top-5 finishes in major championships: 1967 Masters (3rd), 1968 Masters (3rd), 1968 U.S. Open (3rd), 1970 Masters (4th), 1973 British Open (5th), 1974 U.S. Open (T-3).
Yancey's condition was largely in remission until 1974, which allowed him to participate in competitive golf.
He won seven PGA Tour events in 13 seasons.
In 1974, Yancey's illness resurfaced and led him to be involved in a series of bizarre incidents, for which he was at various times arrested, incarcerated, and institutionalized.
One such incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport in 1975.
Yancey climbed up on a ladder in the terminal and ordered all white people to one side and all black people to the other, and then proceeded to preach on the evils of racism.
During the same incident, he claimed to have all of Howard Hughes' money and stated that he was going to use it to cure cancer.
Yancey credited Dr. Jane Parker of Payne Whitney Hospital for correctly diagnosing his condition and prescribing lithium.
Lithium, however, caused him to have hand tremors, which forced him to retire from competitive golf.
He was able to resume competitive play, however, when Tegretol became available.
Yancey was eventually able to return to life as a productive member of society.
In 1984, he took a teaching pro job at three South Carolina clubs.
He joined the Senior PGA Tour after reaching the age of 50 in August 1988.
During the last five years of his life he became a devoted public speaker and advocate for those with mental illnesses.
He formed Bogeys, Birdies & Bert, a group "for the education and support of depressive illnesses" in an effort to spread the message on manic depression and mental illness.
He also put on seminars, golfing clinics, tournaments and other charitable events to raise money to treat illness and educate the public.
Yancey suffered a fatal heart attack in 1994 at age 56 at the Franklin Quest Championship in Park City, Utah.
While on the practice tee preparing for the first round, he experienced discomfort and made a second visit to the first aid tent; he went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later.
Yancey is interred at Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida, not far from his boyhood home.
The Bert Yancey Mental Health Golf Tournament, based in Augusta, Georgia, is held annually to benefit local chapters of non-profit national organizations Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Yancey was married early in his career.
He had a daughter Tracy and three sons: Charles, Scott, and Jeffrey.
Late in life, Yancey re-married to Cheryl.
PGA Tour playoff record (2–2)
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PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (0–1)
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