Background
Loeffler was born on June 6, 1895 at Oakmont, Pennsylvania, to Swiss immigrants Emil Loeffler, Senior and his wife Margaret, both of whom were born in Berne, Switzerland.
Loeffler was born on June 6, 1895 at Oakmont, Pennsylvania, to Swiss immigrants Emil Loeffler, Senior and his wife Margaret, both of whom were born in Berne, Switzerland.
Loeffler had two top-10 finishes in major championships and had four wins in other tournaments. He had a long career as both course superintendent and head professional at Oakmont Country Club. Oakmont Country Club Loeffler started working as a caddy at Oakmont when he was 10.
He was promoted to caddiemaster in 1912 and took over as the course"s superintendent (greenkeeper) in 1916, a position he retained until 1948.
Loeffler assisted in modification of the course, including facilitating addition of many hazards that became a hallmark of Oakmont. After the death of head pro Charley Rowe in 1927, Loeffler assumed that role as well.
When he relinquished it in 1947, he was reportedly the highest paid pro in America. United States. Open Loeffler qualified for six United States. Opens.
His best finish was at the 1921 United States. Open with a 10th place finish.
Professional Golf Association Championship Loeffler finished in a tie for 17th place with his first round loss in match play to Cyril Walker on the 37th hole. Loeffer"s best finish at the Professional Golf Association Championship was a tie for 5th (quarter-final finish) in 1922. Loeffler is credited with designing over 20 golf courses.
Loeffler served in the infantry in World War I where he was wounded.
He was a corporal in Company East, 327th Infantry, 82nd Division, serving from September 20, 1917 to May 28, 1919. 1920 Pennsylvania Open Championship, Western Pennsylvania Open Championship.