David Carter (golfer)
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox golfer David Malcolm Carter (born 16 June 1972) is an English golfer.
Early life
Carter was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and represented his country of birth at junior level. He later moved to England.
Professional career
In 1989, Carter professional. After several visits to qualifying school he had his rookie season on the European Tour in 1995. His best season was 1998, when he won the Murphy's Irish Open, which remains his only official money victory on the tour, and finished 19th on the Order of Merit. However he is probably best known for winning that year's World Cup for England in partnership with Nick Faldo. He also won the 1996 Indian PGA Championship.
Carter moved to the Czech Republic in 2008. In April 2010, he opened his first golf academy at the Albatross Golf Course – David Carter Albatross Golf Academy.[1]
Personal life
In March 1997, Carter almost lost his life when he required emergency brain surgery after collapsing in his hotel in Dubai.[2]
Professional wins (3)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jul 1998 | Murphy's Irish Open | −6 (68-72-67-71=278) | Playoff | Template:Flagicon Colin Montgomerie |
European Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Murphy's Irish Open | Template:Flagicon Colin Montgomerie | Won with par on first extra hole |
Other wins (2)
- 1996 Indian PGA Championship
- 1998 World Cup of Golf (with Nick Faldo)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T44 | CUT |
Note: Carter only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Professional
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing England): 1998
- World Cup (representing England): 1998 (winners)
References
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