David Jackson (golfer)

David Alan Jackson (born June 3, 1964) is an American professional golfer and former PGA Tour member.

David Jackson
Personal information
Full nameDavid Alan Jackson
Born (1964-06-03) June 3, 1964
Valdosta, Georgia
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeUniversity of Florida
Turned professional1986
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins1
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour1
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 1991
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Jackson was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for the Florida Gators men's golf team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1983 to 1986. During his college career, he was a two-time individual medalist, the Gators won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) team championship in 1985, and he was a first-team All-SEC selection three times (1984, 1985, 1986).[1] Jackson also received All-American honors four times.[2] He graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science in 1986.

Jackson played on the PGA Tour and its development tour, the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour), from 1989 to 1998. On the PGA Tour (1989, 1993), his best finish was T-14 at the 1986 Tallahassee Open. On the Ben Hogan/Nike Tour (1990–92, 1994–98), his best finish was a win at the 1992 Ben Hogan Cleveland Open.

Professional wins (1)

Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runners-up
1 Jun 14, 1992 Ben Hogan Cleveland Open −17 (65-67-67=199) 3 strokes Dave Miley, Mike Putnam

Ben Hogan Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
1 1992 Ben Hogan Dakota Dunes Open Rick Todd Lost to par on second extra hole

Results in major championships
Tournament 1991
U.S. Open CUT

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Jackson only played in the U.S. Open.

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See also

References
  1. "Florida: 2011–12 Men's Golf Guide - History & Records: Individual Medalists". Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  2. "Florida: 2011–12 Men's Golf Guide - History & Records: NCAA Honors". Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012.


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