John Patrick "J.P." Hayes (born August 2, 1965) is an American golfer.

Hayes was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1989, he became a professional player, before that he played for the University of Texas at El Paso. He won the 1998 Buick Classic and the 2002 John Deere Classic.

Hayes became somewhat well known after disqualifying himself in a Q School qualifying event in November 2008.