Dale Dwight Douglass (March 5, 1936 – July 6, 2022) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments at both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour level.
Early life Douglass was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He grew up in Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he graduated from high school in 1956.Grubbs, Jenni. "Fort Morgan Golfing Legend Dale Douglass Dies at Age 86," Fort Morgan Times 138(258), 8 July 2022, pp. 1-2. In 1959, Douglass graduated from University of Colorado.
Professional career In 1960, Douglass turned pro. In 1963, He joined the PGA Tour. 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. His fortunes improved dramatically when he reached the age of 50 and joined the Senior PGA Tour. In this venue, Douglass had 11 wins including the 1986 U.S. Senior Open and accumulated approximately $7 million in earnings.
Personal life Douglass lived in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He died in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 6, 2022, at the age of 86.
Professional wins (21) PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Apr 20, 1969Azalea Open Invitational−9 (70-70-66-69=275)3 strokes Jim Langley, Larry Mowry, Bob Stone, Terry Wilcox2Jun 22, 1969Kemper Open−14 (69-70-68-67=274)4 strokes Charles Coody 3Jan 18, 1970Phoenix Open Invitational−13 (71-66-68-66=271)1 stroke Howie Johnson, Gene Littler
PGA Tour playoff record (0–3) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11968Sahara Invitational Chi-Chi RodríguezLost to par on first extra hole21970Greater Jacksonville Open Don JanuaryLost 18-hole playoff;January: −3 (69),Douglass: E (72)31971Kemper Open Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Tom WeiskopfWeiskopf won with birdie on first extra hole Source:
Other wins (3) 1965 Arizona Open 1978 Jerry Ford Invitational (tie with Ed Sneed) 1983 Colorado PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (11) LegendSenior major championships (1)Other Senior PGA Tour (10) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Mar 23, 1986Vintage Invitational−16 (67-70-69-66=272)4 strokes Gary Player2Mar 30, 1986Johnny Mathis Seniors Classic −14 (67-69-66=202)3 strokes Chi-Chi Rodríguez3Jun 29, 1986U.S. Senior Open −5 (66-72-68-73=279)1 stroke Gary Player4Oct 12, 1986Fairfield Barnett Classic−13 (68-67-68=203)1 stroke Miller Barber5Feb 21, 1988GTE Suncoast Classic −6 (67-69-74=210)2 strokes Orville Moody6May 27, 1990Bell Atlantic Classic−4 (70-66-70=206)Playoff Gary Player7Aug 11, 1991Showdown Classic−7 (71-67-71=209)1 stroke George Archer, Don Bies8May 31, 1992NYNEX Commemorative−7 (67-66=133)Playoff Terry Dill9Jul 19, 1992Ameritech Senior Open−15 (65-70-66=201)4 strokes Jim Dent10Oct 24, 1993Ralphs Senior Classic−17 (66-66-64=196)Playoff Jim Dent11Jun 23, 1996Bell Atlantic Classic (2)−4 (69-69-68=206) Playoff John Schroeder, Tom Wargo
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (4–4) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11986Del E. Webb Senior PGA Tour Roundup Charles OwensLost to par on second extra hole21990Bell Atlantic Classic Gary PlayerWon with par on second extra hole31990Fairfield Barnett Space Coast Classic Mike HillLost to par on first extra hole41990New York Life Champions Mike Hill, Lee TrevinoHill won with birdie on first extra hole51992NYNEX Commemorative Terry DillWon with par on first extra hole61993Ralphs Senior Classic Jim DentWon with birdie on first extra hole71994The Tradition Raymond FloydLost to birdie on first extra hole81996Bell Atlantic Classic John Schroeder, Tom WargoWon with birdie on third extra hole Source:
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 Tournament19651966196719681969Masters TournamentT19U.S. OpenCUTCUTT13The Open ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipT43T45T48 Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979Masters TournamentT38T27U.S. OpenCUTT42T18T24T24T32The Open ChampionshipT32PGA ChampionshipT40T17 Tournament19801981198219831984198519861987Masters TournamentU.S. OpenCUTT31The Open ChampionshipPGA Championship
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Senior major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1986 U.S. Senior Open −5 (66-72-68-73=279) 1 stroke Gary Player
Legacy
Dale Douglass Classic, annual golf tournament held at the Fort Morgan golf course.Grubbs, Jenni. "Fort Morgan Golfing Legend Dale Douglass Dies at Age 86," Fort Morgan Times 138(258), 8 July 2022, pp. 1-2. Dale and Joyce Douglass Scholarship
U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1969 (tie, cup retained)
See also List of golfers with most PGA Tour Champions wins
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