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.
Early life and amateur career 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.
Professional career Eichelberger turned pro in 1966. He has twelve professional victories four of which came on the PGA Tour, plus six Senior PGA Tour triumphs. In 1971, he finished 9th on the PGA Tour money list.
Eichelberger made 784 PGA Tour starts, as of February 2022, 4th most in the history of the tour, and made the cut in 457 of them. Only Mark Brooks, Jay Haas and Davis Love III had more starts.
In addition, Eichelberger added 456 cuts made in 476 starts on the PGA Tour Champions. 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.
Personal life 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.
Professional wins (12) PGA Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jul 11, 1971Greater Milwaukee Open−14 (64-70-68-68=270)1 stroke Bob Shaw2Jul 3, 1977Greater Milwaukee Open (2)−10 (71-68-69-70=278)2 strokes Morris Hatalsky, Gary McCord, Mike Morley3Mar 2, 1980Bay Hill Classic−5 (69-66-70-74=279)3 strokes Leonard Thompson4Apr 19, 1981Tallahassee Open−17 (66-66-69-70=271)Playoff Bob Murphy, Mark O'Meara
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11971Greater Greensboro Open Buddy Allin, Rod FunsethAllin won with birdie on first extra hole21981Tallahassee Open Bob Murphy, Mark O'MearaWon with birdie on first extra hole
Other wins (1) 1979 JCPenney Mixed Team Classic (with Murle Breer)
Senior PGA Tour wins (6) Legend Senior major championships (1) Other Senior PGA Tour (5) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 11, 1994Quicksilver Classic−7 (71-67-71=209)2 strokes Homero Blancas, Raymond Floyd2Aug 4, 1996VFW Senior Championship−10 (64-68-68=200)2 strokes Jim Colbert3Oct 12, 1997The Transamerica−11 (67-68-70=205)4 strokes Frank Conner, Terry Dill, John Jacobs, DeWitt Weaver4Jul 11, 1999U.S. Senior Open−7 (71-69-73-68=281)3 strokes Ed Dougherty5Aug 1, 1999Novell Utah Showdown−19 (66-63-69=197)Playoff Dana Quigley6Mar 31, 2002Emerald Coast Classic−10 (65-65=130)2 strokes Doug Tewell
Champions Tour playoff record (1–2) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11994Raley's Senior Gold Rush Bob MurphyLost to bogey on fifth extra hole21995FHP Health Care Classic Bruce DevlinLost to birdie on second extra hole31999Novell Utah Showdown Dana QuigleyWon with par on first extra hole
Other senior wins (1) 1994 Diners Club Matches (with Raymond Floyd)
Results in major championships Tournament 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Masters TournamentCUTCUTU.S. OpenT43T64PGA Championship
Tournament 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Masters TournamentT20CUTCUTU.S. OpenT19T29CUTT40T2159CUTPGA ChampionshipT34CUTT71CUTT42
Tournament 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Masters TournamentCUTCUTU.S. OpenCUTT24T75CUTPGA ChampionshipT65CUTCUT
Tournament 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000Masters TournamentU.S. OpenT57PGA Championship
Note: Eichelberger never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place.
Champions Tour major championships
Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1999 U.S. Senior Open −7 (71-69-73-68=281) 3 strokes Ed Dougherty
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1965 (tied, cup retained) Americas Cup: 1965
See also 1966 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1986 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1987 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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