David Eger’s induction into the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame is a testament to his exceptional contributions both as a player and an administrator.  

Eger’s list of amateur achievements is impressive, including winning the 1988 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship and several other prestigious titles, such as the Men’s North & South Amateur (1991, 2000), George L. Coleman Amateur Invitational (1995, 1999), Walter J. Travis Invitational (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001), Azalea Invitational (1999, 2000) and George A. Crump Memorial Tournament (1993, 1997). He won two CGA championships including the 1971 Carolinas Father-Son Championship and the 1973 Carolinas Four-Ball Championship. He also represented the United States on three Walker Cup teams (1989, 1991, 2001) and two World Amateur/Eisenhower Trophy teams (1990, 2000).

He turned professional in 1978 and played in 58 PGA TOUR events before transitioning to a career in administration. Eger served in multiple leadership roles at the PGA Tour, succeeding Clyde Mangum, responsible for the conduct of PGA Tour co-sponsored tournaments.. He also served as the USGA Senior Director, Rules & Competitions, succeeding  P.J. Boatwright from 1992 through 1995.

In 2002, Eger returned to professional golf at the age of 50, qualifying for the PGA TOUR Champions. His career on the Champions Tour was highly successful, with four professional titles and over $7 million in prize earnings. His professional victories include the 2003 MasterCard Championship, the 2005 Boeing Classic, the 2010 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic and the 2011 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.

“I’m honored and humbled to be selected to be in the CGA Hall of Fame,” Eger said. “The CGA has always been near and dear to my heart having grown up in Charlotte. Starting in the junior ranks in the mid 1960’s allowed me to learn and appreciate sportsmanship within competition. And, having former CGA Executive Secretaries P.J. Boatwright, Jr. and Clyde Mangum, Jr. as mentors during my administrative career only multiplies my fondness for the CGA.”