Fred Wampler (golfer)

[1] A veteran of World War II, Wampler served in the United States Navy in the Pacific prior to enrolling at Purdue University.[2] He finished runner-up to Sam Snead in the 1956 Greater Greensboro Open on the second hole of a sudden death playoff.Like most golfers of his generation, he earned his living primarily as a club professional.Starting in 1965, he served 17 years as the head pro at Denver Country Club.In 1975, he lost on the first playoff hole to Charlie Sifford and in 1976, he finished five strokes behind Pete Cooper.
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