David Park (golfer)

David Park (born 25 June 1974) is a Welsh professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Park was born in London to Welsh parents and represents Wales. In 1997, he won the 1997 Brabazon Trophy and was a member of the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team.

Professional career

In 1997, Park turned professional. He made his first start on the European Tour at the 1999 Moroccan Open, and led from the beginning before losing a playoff to Miguel Ángel Martín at the sixth sudden-death hole. His second event was the Compaq European Grand Prix, and he won it. However, he has not lived up to this early promise, and through 2008 he has not bettered his rookie season Order of Merit ranking of 40th.

Amateur wins

• 1997 Brabazon Trophy

Professional wins (3)

European Tour wins (1)

European Tour playoff record (0–1)

Challenge Tour wins (2)

Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)

Results in major championships

Note: Park only played in The Open Championship.<br />

CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances

Amateur

• Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1992 (winners)
• European Amateur Team Championship (representing Wales): 1995, 1997
• Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1997

Professional

• World Cup (representing Wales): 1999
• Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Wales): 2000

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