Bobby Walzel
Robert Morris Walzel (born September 26, 1949) is an American professional golfer.
| Bobby Walzel | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Morris Walzel |
| Born | September 26, 1949 Houston, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 13 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1981 |
| PGA Championship | T8: 1980 |
| U.S. Open | T19: 1979 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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
- 1977 Texas State Open
- 1979 Magnolia State Classic
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.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
References
- "Walzel Tops Gardner In Magnolia Playoff". Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UPI. April 16, 1979. p. C-6. Retrieved March 10, 2011.