Stan Mosel
February 27, 1932 - November 24, 2011
New Jersey PGA Hall of Fame
Stan Mosel was inducted into the New Jersey PGA Hall of Fame in 2000. Stan was the Head Professional at Essex Fells CC, Essex Fells, NJ for 20 years from 1956 to 1976. From 1977 until his retirement in 2002, Stan was Head Professional at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Championship Legacy
Stan was a member of the legendary North Texas State College golf team, winning four straight NCAA championships. In the 1952 United States Open held at Northwood Club in Dallas, while still a member of his college golf team, Stan set the then all-time back nine tournament scoring record by firing a 31.
He later excelled on the PGA Tour during the 1950's and 60's. Stan went on to qualify for eight more US Opens and four PGA Championships.
Tournament Victories
Major Championships
- • NJ PGA Champion (1956, 1967)
- • Ballantine Open (1961, 1962)
- • NJ Open Champion (1955)
- • Dodge Open Champion (1965)
Senior Achievements
- • US Senior Opens (1982, 1984)
- • Metropolitan Senior PGA (1982)
- • MET PGA Professional of the Year (2x)
"Much more than his accomplishments and machine-like precision on the golf course, Stan will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, patient instructor and humble gentleman to all."
"And if a frog had wings..."