Contact Information: Chris Arceneaux | Head Golf Professional Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course

1121 Mudd Ave | Lafayette, LA 70501 Fax: (337) 291-5584

Office: (337)-291-5557

cjarceneaux@lafayettela.gov

Dateline: Lafayette, LA – November 17, 2025

The Jay & Lionel Hebert City Hebert Championship, a storied golf tradition dating back nearly a century, celebrated its successful return following a pandemic-induced suspension. Held on November 15th and 16th, 2025, at the Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course, the two-day event featured 67 participants competing across six separate divisions for a prize purse exceeding $4,000.

The Championship Flight winner was Matthew Weber, securing a dominant victory that also marked a significant milestone for his family’s multi-generational commitment to the competition. The event, sanctioned by the PGA Reach Gulf States Foundation and hosted by Chris Arceneaux, Head Golf Professional, serves as an annual tribute to Lafayette’s most revered sons, PGA Champions Jay and Lionel Hebert. The 2025 Championship confirmed the enduring strength of local golf tradition and its deep connection to major golf history.

CHAMPIONSHIP NARRATIVE: THE NEW KING AND THE DYNASTY’S DECADE MARK

The Lead Story: Matthew Weber Secures a Dominant Victory

The 2025 Jay & Lionel Hebert City Hebert Championship, revived with the explicit blessing of the family of Jay and Lionel Hebert, provided a decisive platform for local golf excellence. In the most competitive tier, the Championship Flight, Matthew Weber delivered a consistent and winning performance, returning scores of 73 and 71 for a two-day total of 144. This score provided a convincing six-stroke margin over runner-up Jacob LeBlanc, who finished with a combined score of 150 (77-73).

Matthew Weber’s victory was immediately recognized by Chris Arceneaux, Head Golf Professional at the Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course, not just as a personal triumph, but as a continuation of a remarkable, multi-decade lineage. Arceneaux stated: “Congratulations to Matt Weber for continuing the winning tradition! That is indeed an incredible record! And Ten wins for the Weber family!”

The Nuance of the 144s: Generational Excellence

While Matthew Weber claimed the overall Championship Flight, a deeper look at the scores revealed the generational depth of skill within the winning family. His winning total of 144 was matched exactly by Todd Weber, (Matthew’s father) who captured the crown in the 1st Senior Men’s Division (age 62 to 71). The shared winning score demonstrates a potent parity of performance between the family’s young champion and its seasoned veteran.

However, Todd Weber’s final round performance stood out as the most impressive display of competitive golf during the two-day event. After shooting 77 on Day 1, Todd rallied on Day 2 with a spectacular 67, marking a 10-stroke improvement. That final-round 67 stands as the lowest competitive score recorded across all six divisions of the tournament. This exceptional round from the veteran golfer highlights that while the younger champion, Matthew, secured the primary title, the established champions of the family remain fiercely competitive and continue to set the performance standard for the entire field, regardless of age. The robust field of 67 participants competing across these six divisions underscored the strong local support for the championship’s return.

THE WEBER FAMILY LEGACY: TEN TITLES OVER THREE DECADES

The Statistical Weight of a Dynasty

Matthew Weber’s 2025 triumph cemented an extraordinary record in the history of the Lafayette City Championship. His victory marks the 10th time a member of the Weber family has raised the championship trophy, a dynasty recognized by Chris Arceneaux as spanning “over three decades.” This consistent achievement has framed the Lafayette City Championship as a true measure of local golf excellence, establishing the Weber name as synonymous with victory on the Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course.

The family’s winning record traces back to 1992, illustrating a rare continuity of high-level competitive skill passed down through generations. The record shows that the family has secured victories in four distinct decades, demonstrating unwavering dominance across changes in golf technology and the aging of the course itself. The long-term presence of the Weber name on the winner’s list ensures the championship title is viewed not merely as a single

annual achievement, but as the culmination of decades of commitment to the game and the community.

The cumulative family record is detailed below:

Weber Family City Championship Victories (1992–2025)

DIVISIONAL EXCELLENCE: RESULTS FROM THE SIX FLIGHTS

The successful organization of the event into six distinct divisions—Championship Flight, two Men’s Open divisions, two Senior Men’s divisions, and the Super Senior Division—ensured that participants of all ages and skill levels could compete meaningfully. The successful management of these six categories, structured by both age and handicap, is vital for maintaining the deep community roots of the City Championship.

Recognizing Divisional Champions

Beyond the Weber family’s victories, several other local players demonstrated outstanding performances across the two days of competition:

• In the 1st Men’s Open Division, Danny Duplantis claimed the title with a total score of 150, exhibiting consistency with matching rounds of 75 on both days.
• The 2nd Men’s Open Division crown went to Quinton Chevenert, who returned a score of 169 (87-82), showing strong five-stroke improvement on Sunday.
• Darrell Gobert secured the title in the 2nd Senior Men’s Division (age 62 to 71) with a 2-day total of 174 (88-86).

The Super Senior Victory

The most symbolic victory outside the Championship Flight came in the Super Senior Division, reserved for players aged 72 and above. This division was won by Mike Hebert, who returned a score of 157 (81-76), proving that “golf is a game for a lifetime!”

Tournament coordinators Scott Bienvenu and Jacob LeBlanc pulled double duty as MC’s and scoring officials. Scott stated, “It’s a lot of preparation and detail that goes into this. I think everyone was pleased with the outcome. It went pretty smoothly.” Jacob LeBlanc added, “This is a great comeback for a fantastic event. The field was strong and everyone had a ball!”

The complete results for all six divisions are summarized below:

2025 Lafayette City Hebert Championship Division Winners

HONORS AND HOSTING: TOURNAMENT HISTORY AND ADMINISTRATION

The Rebirth of a City Tradition

The Jay & Lionel Hebert City Championship is a deeply entrenched civic institution, boasting a history that stretches back nearly a century to 1928, when Wilson Peck was crowned the inaugural city champion. The temporary suspension of the championship during the COVID-19 pandemic represented a lapse in this long-running tradition. The successful 2025 event, therefore, represents not just a calendar date, but a vital restoration of civic life and sporting history in Lafayette.

This historical continuity and successful revival were meticulously handled by the host, Chris Arceneaux, Head Golf Professional at the Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course, and sanctioned officially by the PGA Reach Gulf States Foundation, providing professional oversight and validating the event’s standards. The special recognition awarded to the Weber family for their long-time participation underscores the importance of generational loyalty and commitment that sustains such historical championships.

Civic Integration and Future Commitment

The long-term stability and cultural relevance of the tournament have been secured by its strategic alignment with local government recognition. The 2025 event, held November 15th & 16th, is planned to continue annually around this date to coincide precisely with Jay & Lionel Hebert Day (November 15th), which was officially declared by the Lafayette City Council in 1960.

By tying the championship to Jay and Lionel Hebert Day, the organizers have ensured the tournament’s institutional memory and stability. This elevation to an annual event guarantees its longevity and cultural significance, establishing the tournament as Lafayette’s official annual sporting salute to its legendary golf heroes. The course itself, renamed and dedicated in honor of the Hebert brothers on September 18, 2001, already serves as a monument, but the annual tournament now makes it a vibrant, living tribute.

JAY AND LIONEL HEBERT: GOLF’S BROTHER ACT AND LOUISIANA LEGENDS

The Jay & Lionel Hebert City Championship is named in honor of Jay and Lionel Hebert, two native sons who rose from humble beginnings to achieve a singular feat in professional golf history. They share the unique distinction of being the only two brothers to have both won the PGA Championship. The Hebert brothers belong to an elite cohort of only three pairs of brothers in golf history to each capture a major championship.

Humble Beginnings and Unlikely Success

Jay and Lionel Hebert were born close to Lafayette, Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun country. Their professional careers began locally, rising from the “caddie ranks” at the very

municipal course they now memorialize. Their success was achieved despite a poignant family challenge: their father, Gaston Pierre Hebert, who was a civil servant turned sheriff and Town Marshal, never watched either of his boy’s play, as he believed the game to be merely a “waste of time, a pastime for the retired”. Their success thus represented not only a personal triumph but a vindication of their passion against parental skepticism, reinforcing their status as local legends who followed their own path to golf’s highest rung.

Lionel Hebert: The Final Chapter of Match Play

The younger brother, Lionel Hebert, was the first to achieve major glory. He won the 1957 PGA Championship at Miami Valley Golf Club in Dayton, Ohio. His 3 and 1 victory over Dow Finsterwald was historically significant as it marked the final time the PGA Championship was contested under the match-play format.

Known for his unique flair, Lionel often took his trumpet on tour with him, earning him the moniker “the trumpet-tooting Cajun from Louisiana’s bayous” following his victory. Lionel was highly successful on the PGA Tour, winning five events in total, and earned a spot on the 1957 U.S. Ryder Cup Team.

Jay Hebert: Securing the Legacy

Three years after his brother’s historic win, Jay Hebert secured the family’s lasting legacy in professional golf. Jay won the 1960 PGA Championship at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. This victory made them the only two brothers in history to win the PGA Championship, securing their unparalleled niche.

Jay’s return home after the victory produced an enduring anecdote about their local roots and the cultural weight of their success. Upon presenting the replica Rodman Wanamaker Trophy to his mother, Antonia (Landry) Hebert, in her Lafayette home, she spoke to the trophy in French, saying: “Je parie que vous ne pensiez pas que vous reviendriez ici” (“I bet you didn’t think that you would be back here again”). This quote demonstrates the Hebert family’s profound understanding of the monumental and improbable nature of their repeated major success, framing their triumph as a validation for their entire Cajun community.

Jay Hebert was a seven-time winner on the PGA Tour, a member of the 1959 and 1961 U.S. Ryder Cup Teams, and served as the non-playing Captain in 1971. He also boasts a victory in his hometown, having won the 1958 Lafayette Open Invitational.

The comparison of their major victories highlights the shift in championship golf: PGA Championship Victories of Jay and Lionel Hebert

CONCLUSION

Conclusion: A Tradition Revived and Reinforced

The 2025 Jay & Lionel Hebert City Hebert Championship was a profound success, marking a definitive return to tradition while celebrating modern excellence. Matthew Weber’s Championship Flight victory not only continued the remarkable, three-decade-long winning tradition of the Weber family, but the event itself successfully anchored the tournament into the civic calendar by coinciding with Jay & Lionel Hebert Day. The deep historical context of the Hebert brothers, the only pair to win the PGA Championship, elevates this local tournament into a national narrative about golf heritage and community pride. This year’s successful staging secures the future of the event as Lafayette’s official annual sporting salute to its local legends.

Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course (Host Information)

The Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course, dedicated on September 18, 2001, is the permanent home of the City Championship. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this municipal course holds immense historical significance as the location where Jay and Lionel Hebert learned the game and rose from the caddie ranks before achieving the highest honors in professional golf. The course serves as a living tribute to the spirit of local dedication and major achievement. We look forward to seeing everyone for the 2026 Jay & Lionel Hebert City Golf Championship, scheduled to coincide with Jay & Lionel Hebert Day in November.

PGA Reach Gulf States Foundation (Sanctioning Body)

The 2025 Lafayette City Hebert Championship was sanctioned by the PGA Reach Gulf States Foundation. PGA Reach is the charitable arm of the PGA of America, dedicated to positively impacting the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to the game of golf. The foundation’s support ensures the City Championship meets professional standards and promotes the game’s growth within the local community.

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Contact Information: Chris Arceneaux | Head Golf Professional Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course

1121 Mudd Ave | Lafayette, LA 70501

Fax: (337) 291-5584

Office: (337)-291-5557

cjarceneaux@LafayetteLA.gov