David Eger’s induction into the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame is a testament to his exceptional contributions both as a player and an administrator.  

 

Eger’s list of amateur achievements is impressive, including winning the 1988 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship and several other prestigious titles, such as the Men’s North & South Amateur (1991, 2000), George L. Coleman Amateur Invitational (1995, 1999), Walter J. Travis Invitational (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001), Azalea Invitational champion (1999, 2000) and George A. Crump Memorial Tournament (1992, 1998). He won two CGA championships including the 1971 Carolinas Father-Son Championship and the 1973 Carolinas Four-Ball Championship and was a semifinalist in the 1969 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and the 1990 and 2000 U.S. Amateur Championships. He also represented the United States in multiple Walker Cup teams (1989, 1991, 2001).  

 

Eger’s collegiate golf journey began at the University of North Carolina and later continued at East Tennessee State University. He turned professional in 1978 and played in 58 PGA TOUR events before transitioning to a career in golf administration. As a key figure with the PGA TOUR, Eger served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Tournament Operations. He also served as the USGA Senior Director of Rules & Competitions from 1992 to 1995. 

 

In 2001, Eger returned to professional golf at the age of 50, qualifying for the PGA TOUR Champions. His career on the Champions Tour was highly successful, with four professional titles and over $7 million in prize earnings. His professional victories include the 2003 MasterCard Championship, the 2005 Boeing Classic, and the 2010 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. 

 

“David’s life in golf is one of the most fulfilling I’ve ever witnessed,” said Golf Channel’s Jaime Diaz. “His expertise as both a player and an administrator is unmatched. His selflessness and dedication to the game have made him one of the most respected figures in the sport.”