Mark Pfeil

Background

Pfeil was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Education

He attended the University of Southern California, where he was a two-time All-American as a member of the golf team — third-team in 1973 and second-team in 1974.

Career

He turned professional in 1974 and joined the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1976. His best finish in a major was T-22 at the 1982 Professional Golf Association Championship. His best year was 1984, when he finished 69th on the money list with $101,878.

In his forties, he accepted an assistant coaching position at University of Southern California and was involved in corporate golf exhibitions, mainly for Toyota.

After turning 50 in July 2001, Pfeil began play on the Champions Tour. His best finish in this venue was T-10 at the 2002 NFL Golf Classic.

Pfeil lives in Palos Verdes Estates, California. He holds the course record (59) at Palos Verdes Golf Club (par-71).

1972 Pacific Coast Amateur Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1) Other wins Amateur Walker Cup: 1973 (winners).

Achievements

• 1972 Pacific Coast Amateur 1973 Southern California Amateur 1974 Public Affairs Committee-8 Conference Championship (individual), Pacific Coast Amateur 1976 Spalding Invitational 1983 Anderson-Pacific Classic 1985 Jerry Ford Invitational.

Membership

Pfeil was a member of the 1973 Walker Cup team