Donald Ray Massengale Sr. (April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.

Career

Massengale was born in Jacksboro, Texas. He won the 1958 Texas Amateur Championship. He played collegiately at Texas Christian University and turned pro in 1960.

Don Massengale

Massengale's two wins on the PGA Tour came in 1966 and he finished that year 26th on the money list. He finished among the top-60 money winners on the PGA Tour in 1962, 1966 and 1967. His best finish in a major was a 2nd at the 1967 PGA Championship where he lost to Don January in an 18-hole playoff (69-71).

Don Massengale

Massengale worked as a club pro in the Houston area in his 40s – between his PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour careers. He won twice on the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour), the 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1992 Royal Caribbean Classic.

Don Massengale

Massengale and wife Judy had two sons, Donnie and Mark, both of whom are golf teaching professionals. He also had a younger brother, Rik, who played 13 years on the PGA Tour.

Massengale died of a heart attack in Conroe, Texas.

Amateur wins

1958 Texas Amateur Championship

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (2)

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Other wins (4) 1972 PGA Club Professional Championship, Westchester Open, Metropolitan Open 1975 Southern Texas PGA Championship

Senior PGA Tour wins (2)

*Note: The 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Note: Massengale never played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut

"T" indicates a tie for a place

U.S. national team appearances

Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1982 (winners)

References

External links

Obituary at PGA Tour.com

American male golfers

TCU Horned Frogs men's golfers

PGA Tour golfers

PGA Tour Champions golfers

Golfers from Texas

People from Jacksboro, Texas

1937 births

2007 deaths