David Oakley

David K. Oakley (April 27, 1945 – July 2, 2006) was an American professional golfer whose greatest success came on the European Seniors Tour.

Early life Oakley was born in New York, but grew up in Panama City, Florida. He got started in golf by his mother, who thought a nine-hole course near their home would make a fine babysitter for Oakley and his brother. Oakley was the older brother of American professional golfer Pete Oakley.

Amateur career Oakley attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he was a walk-on member of coach Buster Bishop's Florida Gators men's golf team from 1965 to 1967.Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 35 & 41 (2010). Retrieved July 14, 2011. As a Gator golfer, he was a member of teams that won Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 1965 and 1967. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1967.

Professional career In 1970, Oakley turned pro. He played in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the United States. In 1976, he stopped working as a touring professional to concentrate on a business career unrelated to golf.

Re-instated amateur status Oakley regained his amateur status during this era. He worked for ten years as a hotel liquidator and then nine years as a furniture store manager.

Second professional career In 1996, Oakley returned to professional golf and played on various senior circuits."Oakley passes away , " PGATour.com (July 5, 2006). Retrieved July 29, 2011. He had much success on the European Senior Tour where he won four times. He was fifth on the European Seniors Tour career money list at one point.

Personal life Oakley died in Orlando, Florida, from prostate cancer at the age of 61."David Oakley, 61, pursued love of golf," The Washington Times (July 5, 2006). Retrieved November 21, 2010. He was survived by his wife Doris and sons James and Christopher.

Professional wins (4) European Seniors Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up123 May 1999MDIS & Partners Festival of Golf−8 (68-71-69=208)6 strokes Jerry Bruner, David Huish220 Aug 2000De Vere Hotels Seniors Classic−17 (67-64-65=196)4 strokes Noel Ratcliffe319 Aug 2001Energis Senior Masters−8 (68-69-71=208)3 strokes Malcolm Gregson42 Sep 2001Scottish Seniors Open−6 (65-70-75=210)Playoff Keith MacDonald

European Seniors Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12001Scottish Seniors Open Keith MacDonaldWon with par on second extra hole

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