Dennis Jay Paulson (born September 27, 1962) is an American professional golfer. Paulson was born in San Gabriel, California. He had a PGA Tour victory in 2000. His tour nickname is The Chief. Paulson has been featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings. After Paulson's playing career slowed, he became a radio commentator on the PGA Tour's Sirius XM station.

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–2)

Asia Golf Circuit wins (1)

Asia Golf Circuit playoff record (1–0)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Nike Tour playoff record (1–0)

Other wins (6)

Results in major championships

{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = Withdrew "T" = tied

Results in The Players Championship

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

Results in World Golf Championships

1Cancelled due to 9/11 {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play "T" = Tied NT = No tournament