Don Massengale
FullnameDonald Ray Massengale Sr.
Birth dateApril 23, 1937
Birth placeJacksboro, Texas, U.S.
Death dateJanuary 2, 2007 (aged 69)
Death placeConroe, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st)
CollegeTexas Christian University
Yearpro1960
ExtourPGA Tour
Champions Tour
Prowins8
Pgawins2
Champwins2
Otherwins4
MastersT45: 1968
UsopenT15: 1972
OpenDNP
Pga2nd: 1967

Donald Ray Massengale Sr. (April 23, 1937 – January 2, 2007) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.

Early life and amateur career

Massengale was born in Jacksboro, Texas. He had a younger brother, Rik, who played 13 years on the PGA Tour.

Massengale won the 1958 Texas Amateur Championship. He played collegiately at Texas Christian University.

Professional career

In 1960, Massengale turned pro. His two wins on the PGA Tour came in 1966 and he finished that year 26th on the money list. He finished among the top-60 money winners on the PGA Tour in 1962, 1966 and 1967. His best finish in a major was a 2nd at the 1967 PGA Championship where he lost to Don January in an 18-hole playoff (69-71).[1]

Massengale worked as a club pro in the Houston area in his 40s – between his PGA Tour and Senior PGA Tour careers. He won twice on the Senior PGA Tour the 1990 Greater Grand Rapids Open and the 1992 Royal Caribbean Classic.

Personal life

Massengale and wife Judy had two sons: Donnie and Mark. Both of them are golf teaching professionals.

Massengale died of a heart attack in Conroe, Texas.[2]

Amateur wins

  • 1958 Texas Amateur Championship

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Jan 23, 1966Bing Crosby National Pro-Am−5 (70-67-76-70=283)1 strokeArnold Palmer
2Oct 2, 1966Canadian Open−4 (70-70-70-70=280)3 strokesChi-Chi Rodríguez

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11967PGA ChampionshipDon JanuaryLost 18-hole playoff;
January: −3 (69),
Massengale: −1 (71)

Source:[3]

Other wins (4)

Senior PGA Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1Sep 16, 1990Greater Grand Rapids Open−8 (69-65=134)[a]1 strokeTerry Dill, Dave Hill,
Larry Laoretti
2Feb 2, 1992Royal Caribbean Classic−8 (70-70-65=205)1 strokeGary Player

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
11988Senior Players Reunion Pro-AmBob Charles, Orville Moody,
Bobby Nichols		Moody won with birdie on first extra hole

Source:[3]

Results in major championships

Tournament19651966196719681969
Masters TournamentT49T45
U.S. OpenCUTT36CUT
PGA ChampionshipT282CUT
Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979
Masters Tournament55
U.S. OpenT15CUT
PGA ChampionshipCUTT24CUTT22
Tournament198019811982
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
PGA ChampionshipCUT

Note: Massengale never played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

U.S. national team appearances

  • Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1982 (winners)

Notes

  1. ^ Shortened to 36 holes due to weather.

References

  1. ^ "Don Massengale". Golf Major Championships. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  2. ^ "Don Massengale, 69, Professional Golfer, Is Dead". The New York Times. Associated Press. January 11, 2007.
  3. ^ "Don Massengale". PGA Tour. Retrieved 2025-09-14.