Jim Colbert: key obituary facts
Is Jim Colbert dead? Yes. Jim Colbert died on May 10, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Jim Colbert's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jim Colbert known for?
He was a professional golfer.
More about Jim Colbert
Born: 9 March 1941.
Place of birth: Elizabeth.
Gender: male.
Occupation: golfer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Kansas State University.
Jim Colbert, an American professional golfer, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on March 9, 1941, he attended Kansas State University, where he finished second in the NCAA golf championships in 1964 and graduated in 1965. He turned professional that year and won eight times on the PGA Tour, including twice in 1983, when he finished a career-best 15th on the money list.
As a senior, Colbert won 20 tournaments on the Champions Tour, including the 1993 Senior Players Championship.
Jim Colbert, 85, American golfer.