Ernie Gonzalez

Ernie Gonzalez (February 19, 1961 – May 15, 2020) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s. He won the only title of his career in 1986. By doing so, he became only the third left-handed golfer to win a Tour event.

Early life and amateur career Gonzalez was born in Chula Vista, California, a suburb of San Diego, on February 19, 1961. His father was of Mexican descent and his mother was Puerto Rican.

Gonzalez attended the United States International University, where he played on the golf team. He shot a 14-under-par 128 to edge Joey Sindelar by one stroke to win the rain-shortened 36-hole Pensacola Open in 1986 for his only Tour victory. The win by Gonzalez was the first by a left-handed golfer on the PGA Tour since Bob Charles at the 1974 Greater Greensboro Open. He also became only the third left-hander ever to win an event on Tour, after Charles and Sam Adams.

After losing his Tour card, Gonzalez worked as a golf instructor He has also played in a limited number of Nationwide Tour events, and in select PGA Tour events using exemptions. He lived with his family in Las Vegas,

Personal life Gonzalez was married to Judy. Their son, David, was born in 1992, Gonzalez was a Christian and attended Shadow Hills Baptist Church.

Gonzalez died on May 15, 2020, at a hospital in Chicago. He was 59, and had been suffering from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Professional wins (2) PGA Tour wins (1)

Canadian Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships Tournament 1987Masters TournamentCUTU.S. OpenCUTPGA ChampionshipCUT CUT = missed the half-way cut Note: Gonzalez never played in The Open Championship. Source:

Results in The Players Championship Tournament 1987The Players ChampionshipCUT CUT = missed the half-way cut