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David Duval

Golfer David Duval
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Profession: Golfer

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: David Duval is an American professional golfer known for his 2001 win at the Open Championship. He has also won 13 PGA Tour tournaments.

While Duval's golfing career declined after his 2001 win, since then he has been successful as a commentator and analyst for the Golf Channel and ESPN.

Born: November 9, 1971
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Age: 52 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio

Historical Events

  • 1996-09-15 Presidents Cup Golf, Robert Trent Jones GC: Mark O'Meara and David Duval are undefeated as US edges International team, 16½-15½
  • 1998-04-12 62nd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Mark O'Meara claims his first major title with a 20-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by 1 stroke from David Duval and Fred Couples
  • 1999-01-24 David Duval eagles the 18th hole for a final round 59 to win the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at PGA West; becomes only the 3rd player to fire a sub-60 round on the PGA Tour
  • 1999-03-28 PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: David Duval wins by 2 strokes from Scott Gump; Duval's father Bob wins Senior Tour's Emerald Coast Classic on the same day
  • 2001-04-08 65th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Tiger Woods wins his 2nd Masters and 6th major title, 2 strokes ahead of David Duval
  • 2001-07-22 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes: David Duval wins his only major title by 3 shots from Niclas Fasth of Sweden
  • 2009-06-22 US Open Men's Golf, Bethpage State Park: Lucas Glover wins his only major title, 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Ricky Barnes, David Duval and Phil Mickelson

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