Don Massengale

Donald Ray Massengale Sr. (April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.

Early life and amateur career Massengale was born in Jacksboro, Texas. He had a younger brother, Rik, who played 13 years on the PGA Tour.

Massengale won the 1958 Texas Amateur Championship. He played collegiately at Texas Christian University.

Professional career In 1960, Massengale turned pro. His two wins on the PGA Tour came in 1966 and he finished that year 26th on the money list. He finished among the top-60 money winners on the PGA Tour in 1962, 1966 and 1967. His best finish in a major was a 2nd at the 1967 PGA Championship where he lost to Don January in an 18-hole playoff (69-71).

Massengale worked as a club pro in the Houston area in his 40s – between his PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour careers. He won twice on the Senior PGA Tour the 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1992 Royal Caribbean Classic.

Personal life Massengale and wife Judy had two sons: Donnie and Mark. Both of them are golf teaching professionals.

Massengale died of a heart attack in Conroe, Texas.

Amateur wins 1958 Texas Amateur Championship

Professional wins (8) PGA Tour wins (2)

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

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Other wins (4) 1972 PGA Club Professional Championship, Westchester Open, Metropolitan Open 1975 Southern Texas PGA Championship

Senior PGA Tour wins (2)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) Source:

Results in major championships Note: Massengale never played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

U.S. national team appearances Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1982 (winners)