Doug Murphy

Biography

Doug grew up in Watertown and was a standout multi-sport athlete. In his senior year he captured the individual title at the SD State High School tournament and propelled his Watertown HS team to the State Championship. He moved on to have great success at Black Hills State University, including an SDIC Conference Individual Championship and invitations to three National Championships. After living outside the state for 20 years, Doug moved back to South Dakota where he has won six SDGA titles, including the 2006 SDGA Pre-Senior Championship and the 2013 SDGA Senior Championship. With his partner Steve Beardsley, they have won three SDGA Mid-Am Two-Man Championships and one SDGA Senior Two-Man Championship. Doug has five holes-in-one, including two on par 4’s.

SDGA Championships