Daniel Stephen Gaunt (born 14 November 1978) is an Australian professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career In 1978, Gaunt was born in Lancefield, Victoria, Australia, a suburb of Melbourne. His brother Chris is also a professional golfer.
In 1997, he tied with Terry Pilkadaris for the Australian Medal.
Professional career In 1999, Gaunt turned professional. In 2003, he qualified for the European Tour via qualifying school at the end of 2003. He was unable to retain his card, and has played predominantly on lower level tours since 2005. He has won several events on those tours including four victories on the third-tier PGA EuroPro Tour.
In July 2010, Gaunt won the English Challenge on Europe's second tier Challenge Tour which gave him a year's exemption on that tour. He ended the season in 7th place on the Challenge Tour Rankings to earn his card on the top level European Tour for 2011.
Personal life Gaunt lives in New Malden, England, with his wife, Caroline, and four children.
Amateur wins 1997 Australian Medal (tied with Terry Pilkadaris)
Professional wins (8) Challenge Tour wins (2) No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up125 Jul 2010English Challenge−17 (64-69-70-68=271)1 stroke Tommy Fleetwood (a), Craig Lee227 May 2013Telenet Trophy−11 (69-66-69-69=273)Playoff Wil Besseling
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12013Telenet Trophy Wil BesselingWon with birdie on first extra hole
PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up15 Aug 2005Peugeot International−8 (69-67-69=205)1 stroke Graeme Clark, Mark Smith223 Jun 2006Kronenbourg Classic−8 (73-66-69=208)2 strokes Eric Ramsay322 Aug 2008Partypoker.com Players Championship−9 (71-68-68=207)Playoff James Busby, Mark Laskey429 Apr 2010Motocaddy Masters−10 (69-68-69=206)5 strokes Andrew Johnston, Dale Marmion
MENA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up120 Feb 2019Troon Series – Al Zorah Open−9 (68-66-73=207)Playoff Benjamin David, Mathiam Keyser
Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up110 Sep 2019Donnington Grove Trophy−10 (65-69=134)3 strokes Ben Amor, Jack Charman, Steve Surry
Results in major championships Tournament2009The Open Championship73 Note: Gaunt only played in The Open Championship.
Team appearances Amateur Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Victoria): 1996, 1997, 1998
See also 2010 Challenge Tour graduates 2012 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
References
External links
Daniel Gaunt at the PGA EuroPro Tour official site