David Berganio Jr. (born January 14, 1969) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career Berganio was born in Los Angeles, California. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links twice (1991 and 1993) while playing college golf at the University of Arizona. He turned professional in 1993 after playing on the Walker Cup team.
Professional career In 1993, Berganio turned pro. In 1996, he played on the Nike Tour; he won the Nike Monterrey Open helping him earn a promotion to the PGA Tour. He played on tour in 1997 but was unable to maintain his status. He returned to the developmental tour where he continued to play well, winning two more events.
In 2001, he returned to the PGA Tour. His best finish on the PGA Tour came during this era at the 2002 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; he lost a playoff to Phil Mickelson. In 2003, he suffered from a bulging disk in his back and played on a Major Medical Extension (11 events from 2004 to 2008). At the 2008 qualifying school, he finished T7 to earn a full card for the 2009 season.
Berganio received attention after he withdrew from the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic. His decision allowed Nate Lashley to enter the tournament and win.
Amateur wins (3) 1991 Pacific Coast Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links 1993 U.S. Amateur Public Links
Professional wins (3) Buy.com Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Mar 17, 1996Nike Monterrey Open−16 (69-68-69-66=272)1 stroke Rafael Alarcón2Aug 29, 1999Nike Permian Basin Open−19 (64-67-68-70=269)2 strokes Paul Gow, Dicky Thompson3Aug 6, 2000Buy.com Omaha Classic−20 (65-67-69-67=268)Playoff Ahmad Bateman
Buy.com Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12000Buy.com Omaha Classic Ahmad BatemanWon with par on second extra hole
Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12002Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Phil MickelsonLost to birdie on first extra hole
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1993 (winners)
Results in major championships Tournament199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006Masters TournamentCUTCUTU.S. OpenCUTT47T16T28CUTCUT
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = Tied Note: Berganio never played in The Open Championship or the PGA Championship.
See also 1996 Nike Tour graduates 2000 Buy.com Tour graduates 2008 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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