Chris Doak
Scottish golfer (born 1977)
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Chris Doak (born 19 December 1977) is a Scottish professional golfer on the European Tour.
| Chris Doak | |
|---|---|
Doak hitting on the range at his home club, The Renaissance Club in North Berwick | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Doaky |
| Born | 19 December 1977 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg; 12.7 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Residence | Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Spouse | Laura Doak |
| Children | Eva |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1997 |
| Current tour | Challenge Tour |
| Former tour | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Other | 4 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2013, 2014 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Professional career
In 1997, "Doaky" turned professional. He played on the Scottish PGA Tartan Tour, twice topping the regional Order of Merit and clocking up over forty wins, including the Northern Open in both 2005 and 2008.[1] In 2008, Doak won the Srixon PGA Play-offs to become the British and Irish PGA No.1 and set a new record for the most Tartan Tour order of merit wins in one season.[2][3][4] In 2010, Chris returned to the Tartan Tour circuit to win the Scottish PGA Championship at Gleneagles.[5][6]
Doak first played on the European Tour in 2009. He played on the Challenge Tour from 2010 to 2012, winning at the 2012 Allianz Open de Lyon.[7]
Doak played as part of Team Scottish Hydro,[8][9] before gaining his European Tour card after finishing top ten in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.
On 27 May 2013, Doak survived a five-way playoff at Walton Heath to qualify for the 2013 U.S. Open.[10]
After several years on the PGA European Tour, Doak took time away from competitive golf following an ulnar nerve injury that prevented him from gripping his club properly. He recently announced his return to golf, both playing tournaments and coaching.[11]
Professional wins (5)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Oct 2012 | Allianz Open de Lyon | −13 (70-67-68-68=271) | Playoff |  Tim Sluiter |
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Allianz Open de Lyon | Tim Sluiter |
Won with par on third extra hole |
Other wins (4)
- 2005 Northern Open
- 2008 Srixon PGA Play-offs, Northern Open
- 2010 Scottish PGA Championship