As an amateur, Dale's wins included: the Brazilian and German Amateurs, South African Amateur Strokeplay and the World Junior Championship, USA , in 1969. He was a member of the Springbok team from 1969 - 1970.

As a Professional, Dales successes included winning: South African PGA 1974,1975 & 1976; the SA Open 1976; the Spanish Open 1971 & 1979 and both the Italian Open and the French Open 1978. He won the Columbian Open in 1980 and 17 other professional tournaments.

He was the South African Order of Merit Leader 1973; Winner of the World Cup for South Africa 1974; European Order of Merit Leader 1975; European Order of Merit Runner - up 1974 & 1978; South African Order of Merit Runner - up 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1979. Dale is an Honorary Member of South African Professional Golfers Association.

Dale is currently involved with The Compleat Golfer Magazine, co-ordinates golf days and events and conducts fun golf clinics for corporate golf days. He is a director of Matkovich & Hayes Golf Course Architects and a member of the golf commentary team for the Golf Channel (USA) - international feed of the European Tour and SuperSport.

Dale now presents Super Golf, a new golf magazine programme, which began in August 2004.