# Ron Streck

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**Ronald Raymond Streck** (born July 17, 1954) is an American [professional golfer](/source/Professional_golfer) who has played on the [PGA Tour](/source/PGA_Tour) and [Nationwide Tour](/source/Nationwide_Tour), and is a current player on the [Champions Tour](/source/Champions_Tour).

## Early life and amateur career

In 1954, Streck was born in [Tulsa, Oklahoma](/source/Tulsa,_Oklahoma). His father started him playing [golf](/source/Golf) at the age of 31⁄2. Streck attended the [University of Tulsa](/source/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](/source/PGA_Tour) tournament, the [San Antonio Texas Open](/source/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](/source/PGA_Tour) player to play with Metalwoods. He was the first PGA player to win with Metalwoods (at the 1981 [Michelob-Houston Open](/source/Michelob-Houston_Open)). With his victory in 2005 at the [Commerce Bank Championship](/source/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](/source/Hassan_II_Golf_Trophy) in Morocco. The tournament was later incorporated into the [European Tour](/source/European_Tour).

## Personal life

Streck is married with three children and lives in [Tulsa, Oklahoma](/source/Tulsa,_Oklahoma).

## Awards and honors

In 1997, Streck was inducted into the [University of Tulsa Athletics](/source/Tulsa_Golden_Hurricane) Hall of Fame.

## Professional wins (6)

### PGA Tour wins (2)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runners-up 1 Sep 17, 1978 San Antonio Texas Open −15 (73-67-63-62=265) 1 stroke Hubert Green, Lon Hinkle 2 May 2, 1981 Michelob-Houston Open −15 (68-68-62=198)[a] 3 strokes Hale Irwin, Jerry Pate

**PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)**

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result 1 1985 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open Woody Blackburn Lost to par on fourth extra hole

### Nike Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner-up 1 Feb 21, 1993 Nike Yuma Open −12 (71-64-66=201) Playoff Chris DiMarco

**Nike Tour playoff record (1–0)**

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result 1 1993 Nike Yuma Open Chris DiMarco Won with par on second extra hole

### Other wins (2)

- 1983 [Hassan II Golf Trophy](/source/Hassan_II_Golf_Trophy)
- 1984 [Chrysler Team Championship](/source/Chrysler_Team_Championship) (with [Phil Hancock](/source/Phil_Hancock))

### Champions Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner-up 1 Jul 3, 2005 Commerce Bank Championship −16 (62-68-67=197) 3 strokes Jim Ahern

## Results in major championships

Tournament 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Masters Tournament CUT CUT 32 U.S. Open T23 CUT T54 T56 CUT The Open Championship T44 PGA Championship 4 T59 T49 T22 76 CUT T65

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

## See also

- [Fall 1976 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates](/source/Fall_1976_PGA_Tour_Qualifying_School_graduates)

## Notes

1. Shortened to 54 holes due to weather.

## References

1. *Official 1991 PGA Tour Media Guide*. PGA Tour Creative Services. 1991. p. 204.

1. O'Connell, Jim (July 3, 2005). ["Streck makes history with Champions Tour victory"](http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/golf/champions/2005-07-03-streck-bank_x.htm). *[USA Today](/source/USA_Today)*. Associated Press. Retrieved October 16, 2012.

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