David Peter (Tambourino) Schueck Sr. passed away on October 28, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was eighty-one years old.
Born in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Henry Schueck and Carrie (Mietzler) Schueck, and was the youngest of seven siblings. David graduated from Emmaus High School and attended the PGA Business School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In September 1964, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps with a six-year obligation and attained the rank of Sergeant quickly.
Dave served as an assistant golf pro at Lehigh Valley Country Club, PA and Tavistock Country Club, NJ. He held head golf professional positions at Wedgewood Golf Club, Twin Lakes Golf Club, Shepard Hills Golf Club, Susquehanna Valley Country Club, DuPont Country Club(twenty one years), and most recently, Fieldstone Golf Club. He was also the Chief Operating Officer of Wachesaw East Plantaton Club in Myrtle Beach through its’ planning, construction, and opening.
Winner of four professional regional events, he served on the board of the Philadelphia PGA, was named Golf Professional of the Year in 1987, and Merchandiser of the Year in 1991. Golf Digest Magazine named him teacher of the year in Delaware twice. He taught countless golf lessons to many people, including The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, as well as mentored many assistants who went on to become golf professionals themselves. He was very proud of these accomplishments and maintained these relationships.
After retiring, he spent ten years as a Rules of Golf Official throughout the northeast region, enjoyed fly fishing, and rekindled his guitar playing. He remained a member of the PGA from 1967 until his passing.
He was precedeased by his wife, Nancy (Linde) Schueck. He is survived by his son David (Al Schyman), his daughter Lauren (Keith) Knutson, and two granddaughters, Samantha (Nish) and Catherine Speas. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Catherine, Randolph, Margaret, Donald, Marilyn, and Charles.
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