David Malcolm Carter (born 16 June 1972) is an English

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er.

Early life

Carter was born in

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, South Africa, and represented his country of birth at junior level. He later moved to England.

Professional career

In 1989, Carter professional. After several visits to

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he had his rookie season on the

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in 1995. His best season was 1998, when he won the

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, which remains his only official money victory on the tour, and finished 19th on the Order of Merit. However he is probably best known for winning that year's

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for England in partnership with

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. He also won the 1996 Indian PGA Championship. Carter moved to the Czech Republic in 2008. In April 2010, he opened his first golf academy at the Albatross Golf Course – David Carter Albatross Golf Academy.

Personal life

In March 1997, Carter almost lost his life when he required emergency brain surgery after collapsing in his hotel in

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Professional wins (3)

European Tour wins (1)

European Tour playoff record (1–0)

Other wins (2)

*1996 Indian PGA Championship *1998

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(with

)

Results in major championships

''Note: Carter only played in The Open Championship.''
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances

Professional *

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(representing England):

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(representing England):

(winners)

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, David English male golfers European Tour golfers Golfers from Johannesburg Golfers from Prague 1972 births Living people