How Curtis Strange built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Curtis Strange is a celebrated American professional golfer, now a TV color commentator. His career highlights include winning consecutive U.S. Open titles. He achieved the honor of being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy in the sport. He spent over 200 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking between 1986 and 1990.
In 1951, Ben Hogan successfully defended his title at the U.S. Open.
In 1974, Curtis Strange was ranked as the #2 amateur in the country by Golf Digest.
In 1976, Curtis Strange finished as runner-up at the Australian Open.
In 1976, Curtis Strange was ranked #9 amateur in the country by Golf Digest, and planned to turn pro while still a junior in college.
In 1977, Curtis Strange finished as runner-up at the Colgate Champion of Champions tournament.
In 1983, Curtis Strange played on his first Ryder Cup team.
In 1985, Curtis Strange led midway through the final round at The Masters, but finished two strokes back.
In 1986, Curtis Strange entered the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He remained in the top-10 for over 200 weeks between 1986 and 1990.
In 1988, Curtis Strange won the U.S. Open and became the first to win a million dollars in official money in a season, also topping the money list for the year.
In 1989, Curtis Strange won his second consecutive U.S. Open and was a runner-up at the PGA Championship, one stroke back. This was his last win on tour.
In 1990, Curtis Strange finished as runner-up at the Daikyo Palm Meadows Cup.
In 1990, Curtis Strange remained in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, marking the end of a period of over 200 weeks in the top-10 since 1986.
In 1995, Curtis Strange played on his fifth Ryder Cup team.
In 1997, Curtis Strange provided commentary for Tiger Woods' playoff win at the Mercedes Championships.
In 1997, Curtis Strange was hired as the lead golf analyst for ESPN/ABC, working alongside Mike Tirico.
In 1999, Curtis Strange provided commentary for David Duval's final round of 59 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and Jean van de Velde's collapse at The Open Championship.
In 2000, Curtis Strange provided commentary for Tiger Woods achieving the career grand slam at The Open Championship.
In 2002, Curtis Strange captained the Ryder Cup team.
In 2003, Curtis Strange provided commentary for Peter Jacobsen becoming one of the oldest Tour winners at age 49 during the Greater Hartford Open.
In January 2005, at the age of 50, Curtis Strange began playing on the Champions Tour.
In 2008, Curtis Strange provided commentary for Tiger Woods' U.S. Open winning performance (early rounds).
In 2013, Curtis Strange provided commentary for Phil Mickelson's final nine charge to win.
In 2016, Curtis Strange was hired by Fox as a course reporter for their USGA championships.
In 2018, Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title at the U.S. Open.
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