Background
Ziegler was born in Saint Louis and grew up in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Ziegler was born in Saint Louis and grew up in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
He began as a caddie and worked his way up to head club pro. He turned pro in 1959. Ziegler had more than 40 top-10 finishes in Professional Golf Association Tour events during his career including three wins.
He had three top-10 finishes in major championships.
His best was T3 at The Masters in 1976. After reaching the age of 50 in August 1989, Ziegler joined the Senior Professional Golf Association Tour, where he has recorded over 20 top-10 finishes including two wins.
Ziegler"s two Senior Professional Golf Association Tour wins were six years apart - a record for the Tour. His second victory, at the 1998 Saint Luke"s Classic, occurred when Ziegler"s caddie was Baseball Hall of Fame member George Brett.
Ziegler once was on the Board of Directors for the Saint Louis Blues hockey team
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (3) Other wins (2) 1974 Hassan II Golf Trophy Champions Tour wins (2).