Ernest Orville Vossler (November 29, 1928 – February 16, 2013) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour; he later prospered in the fields of golf course design and construction, golf course management services and real estate development.
Early life Vossler was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where he played on the Paschal High School golf team.
Professional career In 1954, Vossler turned professional. He began play on the PGA Tour in 1955. His best finish in a major championship was T-5 at the 1959 U.S. Open.
As his full-time touring days were winding down, Vossler became a club pro and worked at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma and later Quail Creek Golf & Country Club in Oklahoma City. He was named "PGA Golf Professional of the Year" in 1967.Inaugural PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame prepared to open its doors
Vossler later became involved in a series of businesses relating to golf course development starting in 1971. Some of his business partners include former tour players Joe Walser, Jr. and Johnny Pott. In 1974, Vossler and Walser founded the Oak Tree Golf Club, now known as Oak Tree National, which has hosted the 1988 PGA Championship and is scheduled to host the 2014 U.S. Senior Open. He was the Chairman of Landmark Golf, a golf/real estate development firm serving the southwestern United States.
Personal life Vossler was married to World Golf Hall of Famer Marlene Hagge. He died in La Quinta, California in 2013.
Awards and honors Vossler was inducted into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame in 2005.
Professional wins (4) PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1May 25, 1958Kansas City Open−19 (67-65-70-67=269)2 strokes Billy Maxwell2Jan 12, 1959Tijuana Open Invitational−15 (69-65-71-68=273)2 strokes John McMullin3Sep 18, 1960Carling Open Invitational−12 (69-69-66-68=272)1 stroke Paul Harney
Other wins (1) 1960 Panama Open
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