Davis Love Jr.
| Davis Love Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Davis Milton Love Jr. |
| Born | September 19, 1935 |
| Died | November 14, 1988 (aged 53) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Spouse | Penta Burgin Love |
| Children | 2, including Davis III |
| Career | |
| College | University of Texas |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T34: 1964 |
| PGA Championship | T55: 1967 |
| U.S. Open | T14: 1963 |
| The Open Championship | T6: 1969 |
Davis Milton Love Jr. (September 19, 1935 – November 14, 1988) was an American professional golfer. He finished tied for sixth place in the 1969 Open Championship and was the father of tour pro Davis Love III.
Love played college golf at the University of Texas in Austin under head coach Harvey Penick and spent most of his professional career as a golf pro and teaching professional.
Love was among four killed in a private plane crash while approaching Jacksonville International Airport through fog. He was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 1991.