David Alan Jackson (born June 3, 1964) is an American

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and former

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member. Jackson was born in

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. He attended the

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in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for the

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team in

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(NCAA) competition from 1983 to 1986. During his college career, he was a two-time individual medalist, the Gators won the

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(SEC) team championship in 1985, and 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. Jackson played on the

and its development tour, the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now

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), from 1989 to 1998. On the PGA Tour (1989, 1993), his best finish was T-14 at the 1986

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. On the Ben Hogan/Nike Tour (1990–92, 1994–98), his best finish was a win at the 1992

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Professional wins (1)

Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)

Ben Hogan Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
''Note: Jackson only played in the U.S. Open.''

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* American male golfers Florida Gators men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Korn Ferry Tour graduates Golfers from Georgia (U.S. state) Sportspeople from Valdosta, Georgia 1964 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub

Professional wins (1)

Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

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