Dan Halldorson

Background

Halldorson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Brandon, Manitoba.

Career

He did not attend college and turned pro in 1971. He joined the Canadian Tour in 1973 and the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1975. Halldorson had seven career wins in Canadian Tour events.

Halldorson played briefly on the Champions Tour after turning 50 in 2002.

Halldorson was the Deputy Director of the Canadian Tour and named a Lifetime Member in 2005. He was elected to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2002, and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

He operated a golf course design business with fellow former Professional Golf Association Tour golfer Mike Morley. Halldorson also authored a golf instructional book

He lived in Cambridge, Illinois.

Halldorson died from a massive stroke at the age of 63. Professional Golf Association Tour wins Canadian Tour wins Other wins World Cup (representing Canada): 1978, 1979, 1980 (winners), 1982, 1985 (winners), 1991 Dunhill Cup (representing Canada): 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991.

Achievements

• Professional Golf Association Tour playoff record (0–1) 1977 (2) Saskatchewan Open, Manitoba Open 1978 (1) Manitoba Open 1980 (1) Quebec Open 1983 (1) Manitoba Open 1984 (1) Manitoba Open 1986 (1) Canadian Professional Golf Association Championship 1980 World Cup (team with Jim Nelford) 1982 Colorado Open 1985 World Cup (team with Dave Barr) 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic.

Membership

Halldorson was a member of seven WGC-World Cup Canadian national teams (1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991) including two winning teams (1980, 1985).