Terry R. Gale (born 7 June 1946) is an Australian professional golfer.

Professional career

Gale had a successful amateur career before turning professional at a relatively advanced age in 1976. From the mid-1970s to the early 1990s he won regularly on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Japan Golf Tour, and the Asia Golf Circuit. Once he turned 50, he joined the European Seniors Tour, where he won seven tournaments. His best season on that tour was 2003, when he finished third on the Order of Merit. He also played on the Japanese Seniors Tour.

Personal life

Gale originally worked as a sheep farmer. Off the course, Gale was the second Chairman of the PGA Tour of Australasia. His son, Mark Gale was a professional Australian rules footballer. Gale was also a talented cricketer in his youth, representing his state on occasion, although never at First Class level.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (44)

PGA of Japan Tour wins (2)

1Co-sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (0–1)

Asia Golf Circuit wins (6)

1Co-sanctioned by the PGA of Japan Tour Asia Golf Circuit playoff record (1–1)

PGA Tour of Australasia wins (16)

PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (6–0)

Other Australian wins (11)

European Seniors Tour wins (7)

European Seniors Tour playoff record (0–2)

Australian senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

Note: Gale only played in The Open Championship. CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1980 and 1985 Open Championships) "T" = tied

Team appearances

Amateur Professional