David Knapp Stockton

Background

Stockton, David Knapp was born on November 2, 1941 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of Gail Rufus and Audrey (Knapp) Stockton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Management, University of Southern California, 1964.

Career

Member Golf's All American Team, 1974-1976. Member United States team World Cup, 1970, 76, Ryder Cup, 1971, 77, captain United States team, 91, assistant captain United States team, 2008.

Achievements

• Winner 11 tour tournaments including: Professional Golf Association, 1970, 76, Los Angeles, 1974, Hartford, 1974, Colonial, 1967, Cleveland, 1968, Milwaukee,1968-1973, Pleasant Valley, 1971, Quad Cities, 1974, Haig and Haig Open, 1968, 6 Senior Tour tournaments, 1992 TPC Winner (senior rookie of the year), 5 Senior Tour events-Dallas Murata Reunion, Kansas City, Park City, Seattle, Transamerica at Napa. Named Senior Player of Year and Arnold Palmer award Dupont Cup. Representative United States in 2 World Cups, 1970, 76, Ryder Cup, 1971, 77.
  
  Shares former record for fewest putts for 18 holes (19). United States Ryder Cup captain, 1991.

Membership

Member of Elk.

Connections

Married Catherine Fay Hales, February 27, 1965. Children: David Bradley, Ronald Edwin.

Father:

Gail Rufus Stockton

Mother:

Audrey (Knapp) Stockton

Spouse:

Catherine Fay Hales

child:

David Bradley Stockton

child:

Ronald Edwin Stockton