David Oakley

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1 European Seniors Tour wins
2 References

David K. Oakley (April 27, 1945 – July 2, 2006) was an American professional golfer whose greatest success came on the European Seniors Tour. Oakley was the older brother of American professional golfer Pete Oakley.

Oakley was born in New York, but grew up in Panama City, Florida. He got started in golf by his mother who thought a nine-hole course near their home would make a fine babysitter for Oakley and his brother. Oakley turned pro in 1970 and toured Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States before hanging up his clubs in 1976 to concentrate on a business career not related to golf. He spent 10 years as a hotel liquidator and nine as a furniture store manager before returning to professional golf in 1996 to play on various senior circuits.^[1]

Oakley died in 2006 from cancer at the age of 61. His survivors include his wife Doris and sons James and Christopher. At the time of his death, he was fifth on the European Seniors Tour Career Money List.