Donald W. Fairfield (born October 18, 1929) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
Early life In 1929, Fairfield was born in Kansas. However, he grew up in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Fairfield served in the U.S. Air Force.
Professional career Fairfield played full-time on the PGA Tour between 1956 and 1963, and won three times. He was head professional at Casey Country Club in Casey, Illinois from 1954 to 1955; and at Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California from 1964 to 1997. His best finish in a major championship was a loss in the quarterfinals (T-5) at the 1955 PGA Championship.1955 PGA Championship results
Fairfield played sparingly on the Senior PGA Tour from 1980 to 1989. His best result was in his first event, a T-16 at the Atlantic City Senior International in 1980.
Personal life Fairfield and his wife, Iris, have two sons, Jim and Jeff; both are golf professionals.
Professional wins (3) PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 Mar 12, 1956 Pensacola Open −13 (72-69-65-69=275) 2 strokes Bo Wininger2 Aug 21, 1960 St. Paul Open Invitational −22 (66-68-65-67=266) 2 strokes Billy Casper, Lionel Hebert3 May 19, 1963 Oklahoma City Open Invitational −8 (72-71-68-69=280) 1 stroke Julius Boros
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11959Kansas City Open Invitational Dow FinsterwaldLost to birdie on first extra hole
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