Powell was born in
Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Dallas'
Sunset High School and attended
North Texas State University. He turned pro in 1959. He was the golf pro at
Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas during the 1980s. Powell had limited success during the regular phase of his career, but won several official and unofficial events as a senior. In 1995, Powell became the first player to ever win both the Super Seniors competition and the Senior PGA Tour event at the same tournament. He accomplished this at the 1995
First of America Classic. He holds or shares several other
Champions Tour records. Powell lived much of his adult life in
La Quinta, California. He was involved in a
golf course design business with Harold Heers; the courses they have designed are mainly in the western United States. ==Professional wins (14)==