Jim Colbert, a celebrated golfer known for his eight PGA Tour victories and 20 Champions Tour wins, died at the age of 85. The PGA Tour confirmed his passing, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. Colbert's journey in golf began after he shifted focus from football due to an injury while attending Kansas State University. He made his mark in the sport with his first PGA Tour title at the 1969 Monsanto Invitational Open and had a standout year in 1983, finishing 15th on the money list. His career also included significant achievements in major tournaments, with top finishes in the Masters and U.S. Open. Beyond his playing career, Colbert was a successful businessman, owning 23 golf courses and generating substantial revenue. He remained connected to Kansas State, where the men's and women's golf teams play at the Colbert Hills Golf Club, which he helped design. Colbert's legacy is honored through his inductions into various sports halls of fame, including the Kansas State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.