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Ron Streck
American professional golfer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald Raymond Streck (born July 17, 1954) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, and is a current player on the Champions Tour.
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Early life and amateur career
In 1954, Streck was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His father started him playing golf at the age of 31⁄2. Streck attended the University of Tulsa from 1973 to 1976, and was twice an All-American.[1]
Professional career
In 1976, Streck turned pro. In 1978, he won his first PGA Tour tournament, the San Antonio Texas Open.
Streck had several notable "firsts" in the annals of professional golf, earning him the nickname "Milestone Man". He was the first PGA Tour player to play with Metalwoods. He was the first PGA player to win with Metalwoods (at the 1981 Michelob-Houston Open). With his victory in 2005 at the Commerce Bank Championship, he became the first player to win events on all three U.S.-based men's professional Tours (PGA, Nationwide, and Champions).[2]
In addition, Streck won in the 1983 Hassan II Golf Trophy in Morocco. The tournament was later incorporated into the European Tour.
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Personal life
Streck is married with three children and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Awards and honors
In 1997, Streck was inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (6)
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PGA Tour wins (2)
*Note: The 1981 Michelob-Houston Open was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
Nike Tour wins (1)
Nike Tour playoff record (1–0)
Other wins (2)
- 1983 Hassan II Golf Trophy
- 1984 Chrysler Team Championship (with Phil Hancock)
Champions Tour wins (1)
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Results in major championships
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Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
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