Bobby Walzel

Robert Morris Walzel (born September 26, 1949) is an American professional golfer.

Bobby Walzel
Personal information
Full nameRobert Morris Walzel
Born (1949-09-26) September 26, 1949
Houston, Texas
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg; 13 st)
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeUniversity of Houston
Turned professional1973
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentCUT: 1981
PGA ChampionshipT8: 1980
U.S. OpenT19: 1979
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Walzel was born in Houston, Texas. He played college golf at the University of Houston where he was on the teams that won back-to-back NCAA Division I Championships in 1969 and 1970. He turned professional in 1973.

Walzel played on the PGA Tour from 1974 to 1981. His best finishes were two third places in 1977: at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and at the Tallahassee Open. He did win the 1979 Magnolia State Classic, a PGA Tour-sponsored "satellite" event played opposite the Masters Tournament.[1] His best finish in a major was a T-8 at the 1980 PGA Championship.

Walzel played on the Champions Tour from 2001 to 2004. His best finish was a T-2 at 2001 Verizon Classic.

Professional wins

Results in major championships
Tournament 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
Masters Tournament CUT
U.S. Open CUT T19 T58
PGA Championship T8 CUT

Note: Walzel never played in The Open Championship.

  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

References
  1. "Walzel Tops Gardner In Magnolia Playoff". Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UPI. April 16, 1979. p. C-6. Retrieved March 10, 2011.


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