D. A. Weibring

Donald Albert Weibring Jr. (born May 25, 1953) is an American retired professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments, including several on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career Weibring was born in Quincy, Illinois. His father started him playing golf at a young age. In 1975, Weibring graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Professional career Weibring turned professional in 1975. He has won five PGA Tour events. His first was in 1979 at Quad Cities — an event he would win three times. His last Tour victory was at the Canon Greater Hartford Open in 1996. Weibring had five top-10 finishes in major championships — twice at the PGA Championship, and one in each of the others.

Weibring joined the Champions Tour after turning 50 in May 2003, and won five tournaments. In 2004, he led the Champions Tour with 15 top-10 finishes in 25 appearances including a wire-to-wire win at the Allianz Championship. He last played in a Champions Tour event in 2016.

He has his own golf course design and management company with golf course architect Steven Wolfard.

Personal life Weibring has three children: two daughters and one son. His son, Matt Weibring, is a professional golfer and has played on the PGA Tour.

Awards and honors Weibring was inducted into the Illinois PGA Hall of Fame in 2001.

Professional wins (13) PGA Tour wins (5) Note: Tournament shortened to 54 holes due to weather.

PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

PGA of Japan Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour of Australia wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Dec 1, 1985(1986 season)Air New Zealand Shell Open−16 (64-67-66-67=264)1 stroke Rodger Davis

Other wins (1)

Other playoff record (0–1)

Champions Tour wins (5) LegendChampions Tour major championships (1)Other Champions Tour (4)

Champions Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12005 Allianz Championship Tom JenkinsLost to birdie on second extra hole

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1988 U.S. Open – 1992 Masters) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1986 PGA – 1987 Masters)

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place

Champions Tour major championships

Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 2008 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship −9 (67-70-66-68=271) 1 stroke Fred Funk

Results timeline Results not in chronological order before 2012.

CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew from tournament "T" indicates a tie for a place

U.S. national team appearances Dunhill Cup: 1987