Dave Coupland Explained

Dave Coupland
Fullname:	David Coupland
Birth Date:	16 March 1986
Birth Place:	Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Yearpro:	2012
Tour:	European Tour
Extour:	Challenge Tour PGA EuroPro Tour
Prowins:	3
Masters:	DNP
Usopen:	CUT: 2021
Open:	CUT: 2007, 2016
Pga:	DNP
Award1:	PGA EuroPro Tour Order of Merit winner
Year1:	2018

David Coupland (born 16 March 1986)^[1] is an English professional golfer.

Amateur career

In 2010, Coupland won the Tillman Trophy with a record setting score.^[2]

In 2011, Coupland lost a playoff for the Australian Amateur Stroke Play Championship and represented England at the 2011 European Amateur Team Championship.^{[3] [4]}

Professional career

In 2018, he won twice and led the Order of Merit on the PGA EuroPro Tour, qualifying for the 2019 Challenge Tour. After finishing 55th in the 2019 Challenge Tour Order of Merit, Coupland qualified for the European Tour by way of Q School.^[5]

His 2020 season was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so his playing privileges were extended to the 2021 season.^[6]

Professional wins (3)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (3)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	9 Aug 2013	MarHall.com Scottish Classic	−11 (69-64-66=199)	Playoff	Sebastián García Grout
2	20 Jul 2018	Ablrate.com Championship	−9 (69-70-68=207)	1 stroke	Joe Dean, Richard Mansell
3	3 Aug 2018	IFX and Winged Boots Championship	−16 (62-71-70=203)	2 strokes	Richard Mansell

Results in major championships

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

Tournament	2007	2008	2009
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship	CUT
PGA Championship

Tournament	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship							CUT
PGA Championship

Tournament	2019	2020	2021
Masters Tournament
PGA Championship
U.S. Open			CUT
The Open Championship		NT

CUT = missed the half-way cut
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Team appearances

Amateur

• European Amateur Team Championship (representing England): 2011

See also

• 2019 European Tour Qualifying School graduates

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dave Coupland . European Tour . 11 February 2022.
2. News: Tillman win is something Els for record-breaker Whiteoak . Bradford Telegraph and Argus . Bill . Marshall . 23 July 2015.
3. Web site: Smith Wins Australian Stroke Play Championship . AmateurGolf.com . 20 March 2011.
4. Web site: England call up Coupland and Sullivan GolfMagic . GolfMagic.com . 24 June 2011.
5. I invested in a tour pro for three years—and actually made (a little) money . Golf Digest . Alex . Myers . 20 February 2020.
6. Web site: Dave Coupland will return to European Tour more 'confident and comfortable' . LincolnshireWorld.com . Duncan . Browne . 3 February 2021.