Robert Morris Walzel (born September 26, 1949) is an American

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. Walzel was born in Houston, Texas. He played college golf at the

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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

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from 1974 to 1981. His best finishes were two third places in 1977: at the

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and at the

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. He did win the 1979 Magnolia State Classic, a PGA Tour-sponsored "satellite" event played opposite the

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. His best finish in a major was a T-8 at the

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. Walzel played on the

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from 2001 to 2004. His best finish was a T-2 at 2001

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Professional wins

*1977

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*1979 Magnolia State Classic

Results in major championships

''Note: Walzel never played in

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CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

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* American male golfers Houston Cougars men's golfers PGA Tour golfers PGA Tour Champions golfers Golfers from Houston 1949 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub

Professional wins

Results in major championships

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