David K. Oakley (April 27, 1945 – July 2, 2006) was an American
professional golfer
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whose greatest success came on the
European Seniors Tour
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.
Oakley was born in
New York
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, but grew up in
Panama City, Florida. He got started in
golf by his mother, who thought a nine-hole course near their home would make a fine babysitter for Oakley and his brother. Oakley was the older brother of American professional golfer
Pete Oakley.
Oakley attended the
University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he was a
walk-on
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member of coach
Buster Bishop
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's
Florida Gators men's golf team from 1965 to 1967.
Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement
'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 35 & 41 (2010). Retrieved July 14, 2011. As a Gator golfer, he was a member of teams that won
Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 1965 and 1967.
[ He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1967.
Oakley turned pro in 1970 and toured Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States before hanging up his clubs in 1976 to concentrate on a business career unrelated to golf. He spent ten years as a hotel liquidator and nine as a furniture store manager and regained his amateur status. He returned to professional golf in 1996 and played on various senior circuits.
Oakley died in ]Orlando, Florida
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, from prostate cancer at the age of 61.David Oakley, 61, pursued love of golf
" ''The Washington Times'' (July 5, 2006). Retrieved November 21, 2010. He was survived by his wife Doris and sons James and Christopher. At the time of his death, he was fifth on the European Seniors Tour career money list.
Professional wins (4)
European Senior Tour wins (4)
European Senior Tour playoff record (1–0)
See also
*Florida Gators
*List of University of Florida alumni
References
External links
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American male golfers
Florida Gators men's golfers
European Senior Tour golfers
Golfers from New York (state)
Golfers from Orlando, Florida
People from Panama City, Florida
Deaths from prostate cancer
Deaths from cancer in Florida
1945 births
2006 deaths