Dave Rummells Explained

Dave Rummells
Birth Date:26 January 1958
Birth Place:Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Weight:165lb
Residence:Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
College:University of Iowa
Yearpro:1981
Tour:Champions Tour
Extour:PGA Tour
Web.com Tour
Prowins:2
Nwidewins:2
Masters:T31: 1989
Usopen:T31: 1991
Open:DNP
Pga:5th: 1989

Dave Rummells (born January 26, 1958)[1] is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Rummells was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was raised in West Branch. He played college golf at the University of Iowa.[2]

Professional career

Rummells turned professional in 1981. Rummells played on the PGA Tour from 1986 to 1994, and his best finish was second at the Buick Invitational of California in 1993. He twice finished in the top-10 in a major, both at the PGA Championship: fifth in 1989 and tied for sixth in 1988.

Rummells alternated between the PGA Tour and its developmental tour from 1995 to 2007. He won two events on its developmental tour: the 1996 Nike South Carolina Classic and the 1997 Nike Knoxville Open. After turning 50 in 2008, he played on the Champions Tour and his best finish was in his first event: T-20 at the Regions Charity Classic in 2008.

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runners-up
1Apr 14, 1996Nike South Carolina Classic−12 (69-70-69-68=276)2 strokes P. H. Horgan III, Brad Ott,
Scott Petersen
2Jun 8, 1997Nike Knoxville Open−17 (65-70-70-66=271)2 strokes Matt Gogel, Terry Price

Results in major championships

Tournament 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
Masters TournamentT31CUT
U.S. OpenCUT77WDT47T31T60
PGA ChampionshipT65T31CUTCUT
Note: Rummells never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Official 1991 PGA TOUR Media Guide . 1990 . PGA Tour . 202 .
  2. http://www.hawkeyesports.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/iowa/sports/m-golf/auto_pdf/10mediaguide Iowa Golf - 2010 Media Guide