Walter Zembriski (born May 24, 1935) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
Early life Zembriski was born in Mahwah, New Jersey. He taught himself how to play golf while working as a caddie at the Out of Bounds Golf Club in Mahwah. His father, Stanley, also worked as a caddie at the same club, and caddied regularly for Babe Ruth.
Professional career Zembriski earned playing privileges at the 1966 PGA Tour Qualifying School. He had a brief stint as a member of the PGA Tour during this era. During his middle and late thirties, he worked as an ironworker on highrise buildings along the Jersey Shore. During his forties, Zembriski played on the Florida mini-tour. He qualified twice for the U.S. Open during this period, in 1978 and 1982.
Zembriski's greatest success in professional golf came on the Senior PGA Tour, where he won three times.
Personal life Zembriski now lives in Orlando, Florida and still plays golf regularly.
Amateur wins this list is probably incomplete 1964 Ike Tournament 1965 New Jersey Amateur
Professional wins (3) Senior PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jul 23, 1988Newport Cup−9 (67-65=132)2 strokes Charles Coody2Oct 9, 1988Vantage Championship −10 (73-68-67=70=278)3 strokes Al Geiberger, Dave Hill, Dick Rhyan2Dec 2, 1989GTE West Classic −13 (64-68-65=197)2 strokes George Archer, Jim Dent
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11985 Citizens Union Senior Golf Classic Lee Elder, Orville Moody, Dan SikesElder won with birdie on third extra holeMoody eliminated by birdie on second hole21992 Digital Seniors Classic Mike HillLost to par on second extra hole
See also 1966 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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