Dale Douglass
| Dale Douglass | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| 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 |
 United States |
| Residence | Castle Rock, Colorado |
| Career | |
| College | University of Colorado |
| Turned professional | 1960 |
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 19 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Champions Tour | 11 |
| Other |
2 (regular) 3 (senior) |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T19: 1969 |
| U.S. Open | T13: 1969 |
| The Open Championship | T32: 1970 |
| PGA Championship | T17: 1975 |
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.
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 currently lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Professional wins (19)
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 | Jim Langley, Larry Mowry, Ben Stone, Terry Wilcox |
| 2 | Jun 22, 1969 | Kemper Open | −14 (69-70-68-67=274) | 4 strokes | Charles Coody |
| 3 | Jan 18, 1970 | Phoenix Open Invitational | −13 (71-66-68-66=271) | 1 stroke | Howie Johnson, Gene Littler |
PGA Tour playoff record (0–3)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Sahara Invitational | Chi-Chi Rodríguez |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1970 | Greater Jacksonville Open | Don January |
Lost 18-hole playoff (January:69, Douglass:72) |
| 3 | 1971 | Kemper Open |  Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Tom Weiskopf |
Weiskopf won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins (2)
- 1965 Arizona Open
- 1983 Colorado PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (11)
| 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 | Gary Player |
| 2 | Mar 30, 1986 | Johnny Mathis Seniors Classic | −14 (67-69-66=202) | 3 strokes | Chi-Chi Rodríguez |
| 3 | Jun 29, 1986 | U.S. Senior Open | −5 (66-72-68-73=279) | 1 stroke | Gary Player |
| 4 | Oct 12, 1986 | Fairfield Barnett Classic | −13 (68-67-68=203) | 1 stroke | Miller Barber |
| 5 | Feb 21, 1988 | GTE Suncoast Classic | −6 (67-69-74=210) | 2 strokes | Orville Moody |
| 6 | May 27 1990 | Bell Atlantic Classic | −4 (70-66-70=206) | Playoff | Gary Player |
| 7 | Aug 11, 1991 | Showdown Classic | −7 (71-67-71=209) | 1 stroke | George Archer, Don Bies |
| 8 | May 31, 1992 | NYNEX Commemorative | −7 (67-66=133) | Playoff | Terry Dill |
| 9 | Jul 19, 1992 | Ameritech Senior Open | −15 (65-70-66=201) | 4 strokes | Jim Dent |
| 10 | Oct 24, 1993 | Ralphs Senior Classic | −17 (66-66-64=196) | Playoff | Jim Dent |
| 11 | Jun 23, 1996 | Bell Atlantic Classic | −4 (69-69-68=206) | Playoff | John Schroeder, Tom Wargo |
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (4–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | Del E. Webb Senior PGA Tour Roundup | Charles Owens |
Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1990 | Bell Atlantic Classic | Gary Player |
Won with par on second extra hole |
| 3 | 1990 | Fairfield Barnett Space Coast Classic | Mike Hill |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1990 | New York Life Champions | Mike Hill, Lee Trevino |
Hill won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 5 | 1992 | NYNEX Commemorative | Terry Dill |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 6 | 1993 | Ralphs Senior Classic | Jim Dent |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 7 | 1994 | The Tradition | Raymond Floyd |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 8 | 1996 | Bell Atlantic Classic | John Schroeder, Tom Wargo |
Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Senior major championship is shown in bold.
Other senior wins (3)
- 1990 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Charles Coody)
- 1994 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Charles Coody)
- 1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Charles Coody) - both Legends and Legendary divisions
Champions Tour major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | U.S. Senior Open | −5 (66-72-68-73=279) | 1 stroke | Gary Player |
See also
References
- ↑ "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved 2008-01-23.
- ↑ Dayton Daily News article
External links
- Dale Douglass at the PGA Tour official site
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