David Alan Jackson (born June 3, 1964) is an American professional golfer and former PGA Tour member.
Early life and amateur career In 1964, Jackson was born in Valdosta, Georgia.
He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for the Florida Gators men's golf team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1983 to 1986. During his college career, he was a two-time individual medalist and the Gators won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) team championship in 1985. He was a first-team All-SEC selection three times (1984, 1985, 1986). Jackson also received All-American honors four times. He graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science in 1986.
Professional career In 1986, Jackson turned pro. He played on the PGA Tour and its developmental tour from 1989 to 1998. On the PGA Tour (1989, 1993), his best finish was T-14 at the 1986 Tallahassee Open. On the developmental tour (1990–92, 1994–98) his best finish was a win at the 1992 Ben Hogan Cleveland Open.
Professional wins (1) Ben Hogan Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Jun 14, 1992Ben Hogan Cleveland Open−17 (65-67-67=199)3 strokes Dave Miley, Mike Putnam
Ben Hogan Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11992Ben Hogan Dakota Dunes Open Rick ToddLost to par on second extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament1991U.S. OpenCUT CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Jackson only played in the U.S. Open.
See also 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1992 Ben Hogan Tour graduates List of Florida Gators men's golfers on the PGA Tour List of University of Florida alumni
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