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Dave Stockton

An American professional golfer known for elite putting, two PGA Championship victories, and his successful 1991 Ryder Cup captaincy.
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Dave Stockton is an American professional golfer born November 2, 1941 in San Bernardino, California. Stockton is known for elite putting, ball striking, and his successful Ryder Cup captaincy. Stockton has won two major championships (1970 PGA Championship at Southern Hills and 1976 PGA Championship at Congressional). Stockton has won 11 PGA Tour titles. Stockton captained the United States Ryder Cup team to the famous 'War by the Shore' victory at Kiawah Island in 1991. Stockton has continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions.

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"War by the Shore captain."
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Origin

David Knapp Stockton was born November 2, 1941 in San Bernardino, California. Stockton attended the University of Southern California and turned professional in 1964. Stockton established himself on the PGA Tour in the late 1960s.

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Dave Stockton has won 11 PGA Tour titles and two major championships (1970 PGA Championship and 1976 PGA Championship). Stockton captained the victorious United States Ryder Cup team at Kiawah Island in 1991. Stockton has won multiple PGA Tour Champions titles including senior majors.

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"Dave Stockton won the 1970 PGA Championship at Southern Hills and the 1976 PGA Championship at Congressional. Stockton captained the United States Ryder Cup team to the dramatic 'War by the Shore' victory at Kiawah Island in 1991 by a 14.5-13.5 margin. Stockton is regarded as one of the elite putters of his era."

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What majors did Stockton win?

Two PGA Championships. Dave Stockton won the 1970 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club and the 1976 PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. The two PGA Championship victories established Stockton among the elite American golfers of the 1970s.

What's the 1991 Ryder Cup?

War by the Shore captain. Dave Stockton captained the United States Ryder Cup team to victory at Kiawah Island in 1991 in the famous 'War by the Shore' Ryder Cup. The United States team won 14.5-13.5 in dramatic fashion on the final singles match when Bernhard Langer missed a six-foot putt on the 18th green. The Ryder Cup is considered one of the most dramatic in history.

Where did Stockton attend college?

University of Southern California. Dave Stockton attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he was a standout collegiate golfer. The USC golf program has produced multiple PGA Tour professionals.

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