Daniel Albert Halldorson (April 2, 1952 – November 18, 2015) was a Canadian professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Canadian Tour.

Early life

Halldorson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Brandon, Manitoba.

Professional career

In 1971, Halldorson turned pro. He joined the Canadian Tour in 1973 and the PGA Tour in 1975. Halldorson had seven career wins on the Canadian Tour and its predecessors. He won one official PGA Tour event, the 1980 Pensacola Open, and finished a career best 36th on the PGA Tour money list that year. He won the unofficial Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic in 1986. Halldorson was a member of seven WGC-World Cup Canadian national teams (1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1991) including two winning teams (1980, 1985). Halldorson played briefly on the Champions Tour after turning 50 in 2002. He operated a golf course design business with fellow former PGA Tour golfer Mike Morley. Halldorson also authored a golf instructional book and was the deputy director of the Canadian Tour

Personal life

Halldorson lived in Cambridge, Illinois. He died from a massive stroke at the age of 63.

Awards and honors

Professional wins (13)

PGA Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Canadian Tour wins (1)

Earlier Canadian wins (6)

Other wins (5)

Results in major championships

Note: Halldorson never played in The Open Championship. {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied

Results in The Players Championship

{{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances