Dave Douglas (golfer)

Dave Douglas (January 1, 1918 – November 1978) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1940s and 1950s.

Douglas hailed from Newark, Delaware. Early in his career, he held the position of club pro at the Newark (Delaware) Country Club from 1940 until October 1942. After World War II, he joined the PGA Tour. At 6'2" tall and 165 pounds, he was lean and lanky. He was of Scottish ancestry and known for his smooth swing.

Douglas won several tournaments on the PGA Tour in the late 1940s through the mid 1950s. He was a member of the winning U.S. Ryder Cup Team in 1953.

In 1978, Douglas was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Professional wins (9)

PGA Tour wins (9)

this list is incomplete

• 1947 Orlando Open
• 1949 Texas Open
• 1950 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (tie with Jack Burke, Jr., Smiley Quick, and Sam Snead)
• 1952 Greater Greensboro Open, Ardmore Open
• 1953 Canadian Open
• 1954 Houston Open

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Name	Douglas, Dave
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Short description	Professional golfer
Date of birth	January 1, 1918
Place of birth
Date of death	November 1978
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