David Carter (golfer)
English golfer (born 1972)
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David Malcolm Carter (born 16 June 1972) is an English golfer.
England| David Carter | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | David Malcolm Carter |
| Born | 16 June 1972 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Sporting nationality | England |
| Residence | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1989 |
| Former tour | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Highest ranking | 87 (27 June 1999)[1] |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T44: 1998 |
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 turned 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.[2]
Personal life
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 |  Colin Montgomerie |
European Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Murphy's Irish Open | 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)