A closer look at the biggest achievements of Curtis Strange. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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 was ranked #9 amateur in the country by Golf Digest, and planned to turn pro while still a junior in college.
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 1988, after Curtis Strange won the U.S. Open, Ping presented him with a golden putter replica of the Ping Zing 2 he used to win. A second one was made for the Ping Gold Putter Vault.
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 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.
On April 18, 2007, Curtis Strange was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In May 2009, Curtis Strange was named to the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2018, Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title at the U.S. Open.
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