David Gilford


David Gilford is an English professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

In 1965, Gilford was born in Crewe. In 1981, aged just 15, he won the Carris Trophy, English Boys Under-18 Open Amateur Stroke-Play Championship, at Moor Park. In 1984, he won the English Amateur.

Professional career

In 1986, Gilford turned professional. He has six wins on the European Tour, all of which came between 1991 and 1994. He finished in the top ten of the European Tour Order of Merit twice, placing 9th in 1991 and 7th in 1994. He played in the Ryder Cup in 1991 and 1995.
After reaching 50, Gilford played on the European Senior Tour, playing his first event in late 2015. His best finish came in just his second event, in June 2016, when he finished third in the SSE Enterprise Wales Senior Open after a final round 64.

Personal life

Gilford is married to Donna. They have two children.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (6)

European Tour wins (6)

European Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11992Moroccan Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Summary

  • Most consecutive cuts made – 3
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 0

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional