Bill Loeffler Explained

Bill Loeffler
Fullname:William R. Loeffler
Birth Date:9 August 1956
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado
Weight:185lb
Residence:Littleton, Colorado
College:Arizona State University
Yearpro:c.1979
reinstated amateur c.1985
1989
Extour:PGA Tour
Prowins:9
Masters:CUT: 1988
Usopen:CUT: 1979
Open:DNP
Pga:CUT: 2001

William R. Loeffler (born August 9, 1956) is an American professional golfer.

Loeffler was born in Denver, Colorado.[1] He played college golf at Arizona State University where he won twice[2] and was an All-American in 1977.[3]

Loeffler played on the PGA Tour in 1980 and 1981.[4] His best finish was T-32 at the 1981 Quad Cities Open. He quit professional golf and was reinstated as an amateur by the USGA. He subsequently won the 1986 U.S. Mid-Amateur title and was a member of the winning 1987 Walker Cup team.[5] He turned professional a second time in 1989.[1]

Loeffler was disqualified in his first appearance at a U.S. Senior Open in 2013. He has played in four Senior PGA Championship tournaments, including the 2010 event at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colorado where he tied for 56th after going into the final round tied for 30th.

Loeffler was inducted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame in 1995.[6]

Loeffler is the former owner and operator of the Links at Highlands Ranch, a par-62 executive golf course.[7]

Amateur wins

Professional wins

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

1987 (winners)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 Senior PGA Championship profile . October 2, 2013.
  2. Web site: Sun Devil Men's Golf All-Time Medalists . October 2, 2013.
  3. Web site: Arizona State Men's Golf All-Americans . October 2, 2013.
  4. Web site: Bill Loeffler – Career Stats by Season . databaseGolf.com . October 2, 2013.
  5. News: US side has three reinstated amateurs . Glasgow Herald . February 10, 1987 . October 2, 2013.
  6. Web site: Colorado Golf Hall of Fame profile . October 2, 2013.
  7. News: U.S. Senior Open a major milestone for Bill Loeffler . The Denver Post . Irv . Moss . July 11, 2013 . October 2, 2013.