- Ernie Gonzalez (golfer)
Ernie Gonzalez (born
February 19 ,1961 ) is an Americanprofessional golfer who played on thePGA Tour in the 1980s.Gonzalez was born in
San Diego, California . He attended theUnited States International University , where he played on thegolf team. He turned professional in 1983.Gonzalez played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1985–1989.cite news | title=Local Golf Note: Gonzalez eyes return to Tour | author= Iole, Kevin | publisher=Las Vegas Review-Journal | date=2001-11-07 | url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Nov-07-Wed-2001/sports/17395544.html | accessdate=2007-11-01] He shot a 14-under-par 128 to edge
Joey Sindelar by one stroke to win the rain-shortened 36-holePensacola Open in 1986 for his only elite Tour victory. [cite web | title=Today in Golf History: October 12 | publisher=Golfonline | url=http://www.golfonline.com/golfonline/features/history/article/0,17742,468215,00.html | accessdate=2007-11-01]After losing his Tour card, Gonzalez worked as a golf instructor and a warehouseman. He has also played in a limited number of
Nationwide Tour events, and in select PGA Tour events using exemptions. He lives with his family in Las Vegas.PGA Tour wins (1)
*1986
Pensacola Open References
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