David Feherty
Name:
David William FehertyCountry:
N. IrelandBorn:
Aug 13, 1958 in Bangor, County Down, N. Ireland.Original/Home Club:
Bangor GC, N. Ireland.Occupation:
Professional golfer; golf commentator; golf writer.Turned Pro:
1976Website:
https://www.feherty.comRyder Cup player (1991). European Tour wins (5).
Born in the coastal town of Bangor in Northern Ireland, David Feherty initially trained as an opera singer before turning to golf. He honed his golfing skills at Bangor Golf Club before becoming a professional in 1976 aged 17. His breakthrough wins on the European Tour came in 1986, when he won the Italian Open and the Scottish Open, both in playoffs.
In 1994 and 1995 Feherty played most of his golf on the PGA Tour, recording only two top 10 finishes in that time. Another season back in Europe in 1996 with limited success convinced him to retire from touring golf and switch his focus to commentary. He joined the CBS Sports team in 1997 as an on-course reporter and golf analyst, and has since enjoyed a high profile career as a television personality and writer. He became a naturalised US citizen in 2010.
Among his golf-related and non-related occupations, Feherty lists having been a raconteur (teller of tales), bipolar alcoholic and addict. In his own words, "the last two aren’t technically ‘jobs’ but I was just too successful at them to consider myself an amateur".
Europe
Iberia
Played as the Iberia Madrid Open. Second-placed Mark McNulty (Zim) finished 4 shots behind Feherty (N.Ire). [Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
Europe
Credit Lyonnais
Played as the Credit Lyonnais Cannes Open (May 2-5). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Feherty (N.Ire). [Cannes Mougins GCC, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Europe
BMW
Played as the the inaugural BMW International Open (Oct 12-15). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 5 shots behind David Feherty (N.Ire). [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Africa
Lexington
Played as the Lexington PGA Championship. Eamonn Darcy (Ire) finished in second place behind Feherty (N.Ire). [The Wanderers GC, Ilovo, Johannesburg, RSA].
Europe
x
Played as the Italian Open. First-time European Tour winner Feherty (N.Ire) beat his compatriot Ronan Rafferty (N.Ire) in a playoff. [Albarella GC, Rosolina, nr Venice].
Europe
Bell's
Played as Bell's Scottish Open (Aug 21-24; the first Scottish Open since 1973). David Feherty (N.Ire) beat Ian Baker-Finch (Aus) and Christy O'Connor Jnr (Ire) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record the second of his five European Tour wins. [Haggs Castle GC, Glasgow, Scotland].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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