 He attended Florida Southern College, graduating in 1985, when turned professional.Dawson has enjoyed a long career playing both the PGA and Web.com Tours.He played on the PGA Tour in 1991–1997, 2000–2001, 2003–2008 and 2012 and played on the Web.com Tour in 1990, 1999, 2002, 2009–11, and 2013.