Donald Ray Massengale Sr. (April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career Massengale was born in Jacksboro, Texas. He had a younger brother, Rik, who played 13 years on the PGA Tour.
Massengale won the 1958 Texas Amateur Championship. He played collegiately at Texas Christian University.
Professional career In 1960, Massengale turned pro. His two wins on the PGA Tour came in 1966 and he finished that year 26th on the money list. He finished among the top-60 money winners on the PGA Tour in 1962, 1966 and 1967. His best finish in a major was a 2nd at the 1967 PGA Championship where he lost to Don January in an 18-hole playoff (69-71).
Massengale worked as a club pro in the Houston area in his 40s – between his PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour careers. He won twice on the Senior PGA Tour the 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1992 Royal Caribbean Classic.
Personal life Massengale and wife Judy had two sons: Donnie and Mark. Both of them are golf teaching professionals.
Massengale died of a heart attack in Conroe, Texas.
Amateur wins 1958 Texas Amateur Championship
Professional wins (8) PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jan 23, 1966Bing Crosby National Pro-Am−5 (70-67-76-70=283)1 stroke Arnold Palmer2Oct 2, 1966Canadian Open−4 (70-70-70-70=280)3 strokes Chi-Chi Rodríguez
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11967PGA Championship Don JanuaryLost 18-hole playoff;January: −3 (69),Massengale: −1 (71)
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Other wins (4) 1972 PGA Club Professional Championship, Westchester Open, Metropolitan Open 1975 Southern Texas PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 16, 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open−8 (69-65=134)1 stroke Terry Dill, Dave Hill, Larry Laoretti2Feb 2, 1992 Royal Caribbean Classic −8 (70-70-65=205)1 stroke Gary Player
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11988Senior Players Reunion Pro-Am Bob Charles, Orville Moody, Bobby NicholsMoody won with birdie on first extra hole Source:
Results in major championships Tournament19651966196719681969Masters TournamentT49T45U.S. OpenCUTT36CUTPGA ChampionshipT282CUT Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979Masters Tournament55U.S. OpenT15CUTPGA ChampionshipCUTT24CUTT22 Tournament198019811982Masters TournamentU.S. OpenPGA ChampionshipCUT Note: Massengale never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
U.S. national team appearances Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1982 (winners)
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External links
Obituary at PGA Tour.com