David Edwards (golfer)


David Wayne Edwards is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1979-2005 and now plays on the Champions Tour.

Early life

In 1956, Edwards was born in Neosho, Missouri. He is the younger brother of former PGA Tour professional, Danny Edwards.

Amateur career

Edwards attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and was a distinguished member of the golf team — a first-team All-American his junior and senior years. Edwards and teammate, Lindy Miller, led the Cowboys to the 1976 and 1978 NCAA Championships. Edwards was the individual medalist at the 1978 tournament in his senior year.

Professional career

In 1978, Edwards turned pro. He was successful at Fall 1978 PGA Tour Qualifying School and joined the PGA Tour in 1979.
Edwards had more than 65 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events and won four times. His best finish in a [Men's Men's major golf championships|major golf championships|major] was T-3 at the 1984 Masters. In 1987, at the Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open, Edwards scored a double eagle at Torrey Pines Golf Course with a driver-driver to the 18th green in the third round of play. During his late forties, Edwards split his playing time between the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour as do so many golfers at that stage who are preparing for the Champions Tour.
Edwards became eligible for the Champions Tour in April 2006, and won his first title at the 3M Championship in August of that year.

Personal life

Edwards lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. He is a serious pilot who flies his own plane to tournaments.

Professional wins (7)

PGA Tour wins (4)

PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11992Memorial Tournament

Other wins (2)

Results in major championships

Tournament1980198119821983198419851986198719881989
Masters TournamentT3T41
U.S. OpenT28CUTT54CUT
The Open Championship
PGA ChampionshipT30T16CUTT3768T14T25T41

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

  • Most consecutive cuts made – 6
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 1

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut

"T" indicates a tie for a place