Dale Douglass
Dale Dwight Douglass (born March 5, 1936) is an American professional golfer who has won tournaments at both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour level.
| Dale Douglass | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Dale Dwight Douglass |
| Born | March 5, 1936 Wewoka, Oklahoma |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Nationality |  |
| Residence | Castle Rock, Colorado |
| Career | |
| College | University of Colorado |
| Turned professional | 1960 |
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 21 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| PGA Tour Champions | 11 |
| Other | 3 (regular) 4 (senior) |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T19: 1969 |
| PGA Championship | T17: 1975 |
| U.S. Open | T13: 1969 |
| The Open Championship | T32: 1970 |
Douglass was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He graduated from University of Colorado in 1959, turned pro in 1960, and joined the PGA Tour in 1963. He played on the 1969 Ryder Cup team.
Douglass won three times and earned $573,351 in just under 25 years on the PGA Tour. His best finish in a major championship was T-13 at the 1969 U.S. Open.[1] His fortunes improved dramatically when he reached the age of 50 and joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the Champions Tour). In this venue, Douglass has 11 wins including the 1986 U.S. Senior Open and currently has about $7 million in earnings.[2]
He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Professional wins (21)
PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20, 1969 | Azalea Open Invitational | −9 (70-70-66-69=275) | 3 strokes | |
| 2 | Jun 22, 1969 | Kemper Open | −14 (69-70-68-67=274) | 4 strokes | |
| 3 | Jan 18, 1970 | Phoenix Open Invitational | −13 (71-66-68-66=271) | 1 stroke | |
PGA Tour playoff record (0–3)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Sahara Invitational | |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1970 | Greater Jacksonville Open | |
Lost 18-hole playoff; January: −3 (69), Douglass: E (72) |
| 3 | 1971 | Kemper Open | .svg.png){kind=small} |
Weiskopf won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins (3)
- 1965 Arizona Open
- 1978 Jerry Ford Invitational (tie with Ed Sneed)
- 1983 Colorado PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (11)
| Legend |
| Senior major championships (1) |
| Other Senior PGA Tour (10) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 23, 1986 | The Vintage Invitational | −16 (67-70-69-66=272) | 4 strokes | |
| 2 | Mar 30, 1986 | Johnny Mathis Seniors Classic | −14 (67-69-66=202) | 3 strokes | |
| 3 | Jun 29, 1986 | U.S. Senior Open | −5 (66-72-68-73=279) | 1 stroke | |
| 4 | Oct 12, 1986 | Fairfield Barnett Classic | −13 (68-67-68=203) | 1 stroke | |
| 5 | Feb 21, 1988 | GTE Suncoast Classic | −6 (67-69-74=210) | 2 strokes | |
| 6 | May 27, 1990 | Bell Atlantic Classic | −4 (70-66-70=206) | Playoff | |
| 7 | Aug 11, 1991 | Showdown Classic | −7 (71-67-71=209) | 1 stroke | |
| 8 | May 31, 1992 | NYNEX Commemorative | −7 (67-66=133) | Playoff | |
| 9 | Jul 19, 1992 | Ameritech Senior Open | −15 (65-70-66=201) | 4 strokes | |
| 10 | Oct 24, 1993 | Ralphs Senior Classic | −17 (66-66-64=196) | Playoff | |
| 11 | Jun 23, 1996 | Bell Atlantic Classic (2) | −4 (69-69-68=206) | Playoff | |
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (4–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | Del E. Webb Senior PGA Tour Roundup | |
Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1990 | Bell Atlantic Classic | |
Won with par on second extra hole |
| 3 | 1990 | Fairfield Barnett Space Coast Classic | |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1990 | New York Life Champions | |
Hill won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 5 | 1992 | NYNEX Commemorative | |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 6 | 1993 | Ralphs Senior Classic | |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 7 | 1994 | The Tradition | |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 8 | 1996 | Bell Atlantic Classic | |
Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Other senior wins (4)
- 1990 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Charles Coody)
- 1994 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Charles Coody)
- 1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (Legends Division with Charles Coody)
- 1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (Legendary Division with Charles Coody)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T19 | ||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | T13 | ||
| The Open Championship | |||||
| PGA Championship | T43 | T45 | T48 |
| Tournament | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T38 | T27 | ||||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T42 | T18 | T24 | T24 | T32 | ||||
| The Open Championship | T32 | |||||||||
| PGA Championship | T40 | T17 |
| Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T31 | ||||||
| The Open Championship | ||||||||
| PGA Championship |
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Senior major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | U.S. Senior Open | −5 (66-72-68-73=279) | 1 stroke | |
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See also
- List of golfers with most Champions Tour wins
References
- "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved 2008-01-23.
- Dayton Daily News article
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