Dale Douglass

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. 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)

PGA Tour playoff record (0–3) 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)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (4–4) Source: Dale and Joyce Douglass Scholarship

U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1969 (tie, cup retained)