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Biography
David Park (born 25 June 1974) is a Welsh professional golfer.
Park was born in London to Welsh parents and represents Wales. In 1997, he won the 1997 Brabazon Trophy and was a member of the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team before turning professional late in the year.
Park was a rookie on the European Tour in 1999, and made a flying start to his tour career. His first event was the Moroccan Open, where he led from the beginning, before losing a playoff to Miguel Ángel Martín at the sixth sudden-death hole. His second event was the Compaq European Grand Prix, and he won it. However, he has not lived up to this early promise, and through 2008 he has not bettered his rookie season Order of Merit ranking of 40th.
Amateur wins
- 1997 Brabazon Trophy
Professional wins
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jun 1999 | Compaq European Grand Prix | −14 (67-65-70-72=274) | 1 stroke |  David Carter,  Retief Goosen |
European Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 | Moroccan Open |  Miguel Ángel Martín | Lost on sixth extra hole |
Challenge Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Jul 1998 | Rolex Trophy (unofficial money) | −12 (69-65-74-68=276) | Playoff |  Per Nyman |
| 2 | 27 Mar 1999 | OKI Telepizza Challenge | −11 (66-69-72-70=277) | 1 stroke | Ola Eliasson |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| The Open Championship | CUT | DNP | DNP | 79 |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
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Team appearances
Amateur
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1992 (winners)
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1997
Professional
- World Cup (representing Wales): 1999
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Wales): 2000