Don Fairfield
Donald W. Fairfield (born October 18, 1929) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
| Don Fairfield | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Donald W. Fairfield |
| Born | October 13, 1929 Wichita, Kansas |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T37: 1964 |
| PGA Championship | T5: 1955 |
| U.S. Open | T17: 1957 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1953 |
Fairfield was born in Kansas,[1] but grew up in Jacksonville, Illinois.[2] He served in the U.S. Air Force.[2]
Fairfield played full-time on the PGA Tour between 1956 and 1963, and won three times. He was head professional at Casey Country Club in Casey, Illinois from 1954 to 1955;[3] and at Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California from 1964 to 1997.[2][3] His best finish in a major championship was a loss in the quarterfinals (T-5) at the 1955 PGA Championship.[4]
Fairfield played sparingly on the Senior PGA Tour from 1980 to 1989. His best result was in his first event, a T-16 at the Atlantic City Senior International in 1980.
Fairfield and his wife, Iris, have two sons, Jim and Jeff; both are golf professionals.[3]
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 12, 1956 | Pensacola Open | −13 (72-69-65-69=275) | 2 strokes | Bo Wininger |
| 2 | Aug 21, 1960 | St. Paul Open Invitational | −22 (66-68-65-67=266) | 2 strokes | Billy Casper, Lionel Hebert |
| 3 | May 19, 1963 | Oklahoma City Open Invitational | −8 (72-71-68-69=280) | 1 stroke | Julius Boros |
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1959 | Kansas City Open Invitational | Dow Finsterwald |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
References
- Fairfield's 65 Wins in Evans Golf Tourney
- Martinez, Marcia (July 16, 2000). "Drysdale tournament has long, rich history / Champions reflect on golfing memories". The State Journal-Register. Springfield, Illinois. p. 66.
- Arnett, Bob (July 26, 2008). "Rub of the Green: A storied course in Casey, Illinois". Tribune-Star. Terre Haute, Indiana. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- 1955 PGA Championship results