Age, Biography and Wiki
Ernie Gonzalez was born on 19 February, 1961 in San Diego, California, is an American professional golfer (1961–2020). Discover Ernie Gonzalez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
19 February, 1961 |
| Birthday |
19 February |
| Birthplace |
San Diego, California |
| Date of death |
15 May, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ernie Gonzalez Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Ernie Gonzalez height is 5ft 8in and Weight 210 lb.
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| Height |
5ft 8in |
| Weight |
210 lb |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Ernie Gonzalez Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ernie Gonzalez worth at the age of 59 years old? Ernie Gonzalez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Golfer. He is from United States. We have estimated Ernie Gonzalez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Golfer |
Ernie Gonzalez Social Network
Timeline
Ernie Gonzalez (February 19, 1961 – May 15, 2020) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.
Gonzalez was born in Chula Vista (a suburb of San Diego) on February 19, 1961.
His father was of Mexican descent and his mother was Puerto Rican.
He attended the United States International University, where he played on the golf team.
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.
Gonzalez was friends with Phil Mickelson, a fellow left-hander and San Diegan.
He turned professional in 1983.
Gonzalez played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1985 to 1989.
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.
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.
* Note: The 1986 Pensacola Open was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Gonzalez never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
In 1988, Gonzalez's penultimate season on the Tour, he helped organize a practice round for Mickelson with Seve Ballesteros.
This occurred during Mickelson's first PGA Tour event at the Shearson Lehman Hutton Andy Williams Open, which he entered as an amateur.
After losing his Tour card, Gonzalez worked as a golf instructor and a warehouseman at Wirtz Beverage Nevada.
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, where he was employed at a beverage distributorship.
Their son, David, was born in 1992, and Gonzalez later became teetotal to set a good example for him.
His nephew was Brian Smock, who also played on the PGA Tour.
Gonzalez was a Christian and attended Shadow Hills Baptist Church.
The only event on the PGA Tour Champions that he participated in after turning 50 was the 2011 Senior Open Championship.
However, he did not make the cut.
Gonzalez was married to Judy.
Gonzalez died on May 15, 2020, at a hospital in Chicago.
He was 59, and had been suffering from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
