Mar. 17, 1999
Steve Elkington
He is the man with the golden swing. Elkington's beautiful
ball-striking has led to wins all over the world and his first major
title at the 1995 PGA Championship. If he did not struggle from a
variety of ailments, he probably could have won even more. Elkington's
first PGA Tour win came at the 1990 Kmart Greater Greensboro
Open. He won the Vardon Trophy in 1995. Elkington was a two-time
All-American while playing for the University of Houston.
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Background
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Turned Pro:
1985
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Birthday:
12/8/1962
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College:
University of Houston
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Height:
6'2"
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Birthplace:
Inverell, Australia
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Residence:
Sydney, Australia and Houston, TX
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Exempt Status:
Winner, 1995 PGA Championship (through 2005)
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Major Victories
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1995:
PGA Championship
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PGA Tour Victories
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1999:
Doral-Ryder Open
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1998:
Buick Challenge
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1997:
Doral-Ryder Open,
The Players Championship
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1995:
Mercedes Championships
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1994:
Buick Southern Open
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1992:
Infiniti Tournament of Champions
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1991:
The Players Championship
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1990:
Kmart Greater Greensboro Open
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International Victories
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1996:
Honda Invitational (Asia)
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1992:
Australian Open (Aus.)
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