Birth date: Sep 20, 1936 Death date: Jun 22, 2020
Gail Davis was born September 20, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was born into a generation where organized sports for young women were a part of the everyday culture. The story of Gail’s life is filled with happiness and joy and Read Obituary
Gail was my instructor at the old Wood & Iron
Driving range in Dallas at the time. She was always pleasant, professional and a good person in my life - very respected by me and my husband and so many at Eastern Hills Country Club. She was the best!
Linda Moore, widow of Dr (Jim) Moore.
Gail gave me a job picking the range and working the bag room when I was 16. What was supposed to be a temporary job while other kids were on spring break turned into 5 years ultimately moving into the pro shop as an assistant pro. Gail had a tremendous influence on my growth as a person and my golf game. I will never forget her comment when I asked to move into the shop. She told me she would never keep me from pursuing my goals even though it would leave a big hole working the outside. She saw something in me and I am forever grateful. Her knowledge of the golf swing is second to know. She did not get into all the technical minutia and focused on the basics. Set up was key. She was a friend and mentor. I loved Gail very much and will never forget her. Get ready Lord, your swing is about to improve.
Dave Vernon
My family and I were members at Eastern Hills CC in Garland in the 80's and early 90's. It was always a privilege to visit with Gail in the pro shop. What a wonderful lady! I have had one golf lesson my entire life and it was with Gail. I had been playing golf for years with a reverse pivot. A friend of mine made such fun of my swing that I sought help from Gail. She checked my grip, my setup, etc. and stated "turn your right knee in and turn around it". What an easy fix! My son, Kelly, worked as one of the bag boys in his early teens. She was a great boss and made sure they did their jobs. She also set them straight when they did some of the things boys will do. I always appreciated her influence on these young boys. I know she will be sorely missed by so many! Prayers for comfort and peace to her family and friends. Shirley McClendon
I was fortunate enough to get 2 ten minute lessons from Gail at David Miller’s pawn shop. It didn’t take her 2 minutes to spot a flaw in my downswing. It was very subtle, but changed my game immediately. We lost a very special lady from a special generation! Rest In Peace sweet Gail, you will be missed by many
One of my favorite memories is spending time in the evenings at the lake. Back around 2003 - 2007, just about every Tuesday night, we would get together after dinner and sit and visit and have some kind of yummy cake. Gail was a great story-teller and had the best sense of humor. I was honored to have known her and will miss seeing her sitting in her chair, with Smanky in her lap. They are now together and will always hold a special place in my heart.
xoxoxoxoxo
Stacy & Jason Earnest
Sampson and Junebug
My first paid golf lesson was from George and Gail!!!!! The lesson from George didn’t help me that much, but Gail, in later years, reduced my handicap to a plus 3.9.....she never forgave me for not getting to a plus 4!!! She’d never had a student get to a plus 4......I’ll never forget her and all the help she gave me!!!! A delight to work with and call friend🙏🙏🙏Mike O’Brien
Gail took me under her wing when I was a junior golfer at Prestonwood Country Club. I was taking lessons from the head pro George Alexander at the time, but needed Gail to explain what he meant to me. I was too shy as a kid to tell George I didn't really understand some of the terminology of the golf swing, and Gail was so kind to help me from behind the counter and take no credit. I eventually started working exclusively with Gail, and George was very humble and generous in telling me that he thought that was a great idea. It was a great idea as she helped me through college on UT's nationally ranked team and onto the LPGA Tour. I was lucky to be in an elite group of players that relied on Gail for swing advice and playing advice, not because I was a star but because she practically raised me from a young kid hanging around the club pro shop and driving range. She always had time for me.
I still have my lesson notebook where I took down notes from Gail's lessons to review later. Just like when I was a kid, I would show her my notes and drawings to make sure I had interrupted the lesson correctly. She never wanted you to work on the wrong move or thought.
I teach golf now and use many of Gail's tricks to work with my students. She has had an effect on so many more people than she could imagine! She was selfless and generous that just being around her for a lesson made you calm. I try to emulate that with my lessons. She was a big influencer in women's golf when it was just getting national traction and big tournaments. What she shared with other tour players has been sent out into the world many times over. Gail was humble but her reach was/is immense.
Thank you Gail for giving me the gift of golf and friendship. I wouldn't be where I am today without your love and direction, you not only touched my life you also help to steer it.
May you find peace, but I doubt it because I am sure there are a lot of "reverse" moves in Heaven that you will be tending to!! Love you my friend.
Kim Shipman
Gail was my first golf teacher at the Wood ‘n Iron Driving Range in Dallas. She always had a way of making you feel great when she was teaching you the golf swing. SHE WAS THE VERY BEST and she definitely will be sorely missed.
Rest In Peace, Gail. You deserve the BEST❤️
