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Golf Biography

Davis Love III

“DL3”

American · Charlotte, USA · Born 13 April 1964

Professional Golfer
1
major wins
21
p g a tour wins
7
ryder cups
1997
year won major

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American major champion and US Ryder Cup stalwart whose smooth swing and consistent excellence produced one of the most enduring careers on the PGA Tour, including his 1997 PGA Championship title.

Davis Love III is an American golfer and one of the most respected figures in the sport, a US PGA Championship winner in 1997 at Winged Foot who has spent nearly four decades as a consistent PGA Tour winner and beloved ambassador. Known for his elegant, powerful swing and warm personality, Love has been a devoted Ryder Cup player and captain, leading the US to victory in 2016.

Famous For

1997 PGA Championship winner and Ryder Cup captain

Playing Style

How They Played

Power game with exceptional driving distance and strong putting

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the longest drivers of his era and respected Ryder Cup leader

Career Journey

Timeline

1986 📌 Turned professional
1987 🏆 Won first PGA Tour event at MCI Heritage Classic
1992 🏆 Won The Players Championship
1997 🏆 Won PGA Championship at Winged Foot
2003 🏆 Won The Players Championship (second time)
2012 🎯 Captain of winning US Ryder Cup team at Medinah
2016 🎯 Captain of US Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine
Career Timeline — Davis Love III
1986
Turned professional
1987
Won first PGA Tour event at MCI Heritage Classic
1992
Won The Players Championship
1997
Won PGA Championship at Winged Foot
2003
Won The Players Championship (second time)
2012
Captain of winning US Ryder Cup team at Medinah
2016
Captain of US Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine