Richard Zokol
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Richard Francis "Dick" Zokol (born August 21, 1958) is a Canadian professional golfer who has played on the Canadian Tour, PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, winning at least one event in each venue.
Zokol was born in Kitimat, British Columbia. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and was the captain of the 1981 NCAA championship golf team. He was a teammate of future fellow PGA Tour players Rick Fehr, Keith Clearwater and Bobby Clampett; he was Clampett's roommate for three years. He turned pro and joined the PGA Tour in 1981.
Zokol had 20 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events during his career, including a win in 1992. His best finish in a major championship was a T-14 at the 1993 PGA Championship.
Zokol has suffered from various injuries during his career, and has taken time off to pursue other business ventures including "Director of Golf" for Eaglequest Golf Centers, Inc., a North American golf center consolidator. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia.
[edit] PGA Tour wins
[edit] Nationwide Tour wins
- 2001 Samsung Canadian PGA Championship
[edit] Canadian Tour wins
- 1982 British Columbia Open
[edit] Other regular career wins
- 1984 Utah Open
- 1992 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic
[edit] Amateur wins
- 1981 Canadian Amateur
