Dave Eichelberger

Dave Eichelberger

Born: September 3, 1943
Age: 80
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Biography

Martin Davis Eichelberger, Jr. (born September 3, 1943) is an American professional golfer who has won several tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour levels.

Eichelberger was born in Waco, Texas. He started in the game at the age of 13 in the junior programs at his family's golf club in Waco. He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma; and while there blossomed into an outstanding amateur. He led the Oklahoma State Cowboys to the 1963 NCAA Championship. He graduated in 1965 and turned pro in 1966.

Eichelberger has twelve professional victories. Four of which came on the PGA Tour, plus six Champions Tour triumphs. On his way to a win at the 2002 Emerald Coast Classic, Eichelberger made a hole-in-one from 185 yards at the par 3 eighth hole during the first round of play.

Although he is a native Texan, Eichelberger lived most of his adult life in New Canaan, Connecticut. In 2003, he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he lives today with his wife, son and daughter - fraternal twins.

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Professional wins (12)

PGA Tour wins (4)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner(s)-up
1 Jul 11, 1971 Greater Milwaukee Open −14 (64-70-68-68=270) 1 stroke Bob Shaw
2 Jul 3, 1977 Greater Milwaukee Open −10 (71-68-69-70=278) 2 strokes Morris Hatalsky, Gary McCord,
Mike Morley
3 Mar 2, 1980 Bay Hill Classic −5 (69-66-70-74=279) 3 strokes Leonard Thompson
4 Apr 19, 1981 Tallahassee Open −17 (66-66-69-70=271) Playoff Bob Murphy, Mark O'Meara

PGA Tour playoff record (1-1)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 1971 Greater Greensboro Open Bud Allin, Rod Funseth Allin won with birdie on first extra hole
2 1981 Tallahassee Open Bob Murphy, Mark O'Meara Won with birdie on first extra hole

Other wins (1)

Champions Tour wins (6)

Legend
Champions Tour major championships (1)
Other Champions Tour (5)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner(s)-up
1 Sep 11, 1994 Quicksilver Classic −7 (71-67-71=209) 2 strokes Homero Blancas, Raymond Floyd
2 Aug 4, 1996 VFW Senior Championship −10 (64-68-68=200) 2 strokes Jim Colbert
3 Oct 12, 1997 The Transamerica −11 (67-68-70=205) 4 strokes Frank Conner, Terry Dill,
John Jacobs, DeWitt Weaver
4 Jul 11, 1999 U.S. Senior Open −7 (71-69-73-68=281) 3 strokes Ed Dougherty
5 Aug 1, 1999 Novell Utah Showdown −19 (66-63-69=197) Playoff Dana Quigley
6 Mar 31, 2002 Emerald Coast Classic −10 (65-65=130) 2 strokes Doug Tewell

Champions Tour playoff record (1-2)

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result
1 1994 Raley's Senior Gold Rush Bob Murphy Lost to bogey on fifth extra hole
2 1995 FHP Health Care Classic Bruce Devlin Lost to birdie on second extra hole
3 1999 Novell Utah Showdown Dana Quigley Won with par on first extra hole

Other senior wins (1)

  • 1994 Diners Club Matches (with Raymond Floyd)

Champions Tour major championships

Wins (1)

Year Championship Winning score Margin Runner-up
1999 U.S. Senior Open −7 (71-69-73-68=281) 3 strokes Ed Dougherty

U.S. national team appearances

  • Walker Cup: 1965 (winners)

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