Daniel Thomas Gavins (born 20 March 1991) is an English

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who currently plays on the

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. He won his first European Tour event at the 2021

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Professional career

Gavins turned professional in 2012. He started his career playing on the

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, winning once in 2013. He also finished 7th on the Order of Merit in 2015. He also played on the

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. In August 2021, Gavins won the

by shooting a final-round 65 to beat

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by one shot. He started the final round seven shots behind the leader. In February 2023, Gavins won the

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to claim his second European Tour victory. On the final hole, his ball found the water twice, but he managed to salvage a double-bogey by holing a 25-foot putt. He won by one shot ahead of

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and

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Professional wins (3)

European Tour wins (2)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (1)

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