Ron Streck
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Ron 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.
Streck was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His dad started him playing golf at age 3 1/2. He attended the University of Tulsa from 1973–1976, and was a member of the golf team. He turned pro in 1976.
Streck had several notable "firsts" in the annals of professional golf, earning him the nickname "Milestone Man". He was the first PGA 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, Streck became the first player to win events on all three professional Tours (PGA, Nationwide & Champions). In addition, Streck won in Morroco in 1983 in a tournament that was formerly on the European Tour.
In 1997, Streck was inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletics Hall of Fame. He is married with three children and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
[edit] PGA Tour wins
- 1978 San Antonio Texas Open
- 1981 Michelob-Houston Open
[edit] Nationwide Tour wins
- 1993 NIKE Yuma Open
[edit] Champions Tour wins
- 2005 Commerce Bank Championship
