Steve Elkington
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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About Steve Elkington
Steve Elkington won 1 major championship during their career.
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Career Highlights
- 1995 PGA Championship — Won at Riviera in playoff over Colin Montgomerie with birdie on first extra hole after comeback from 6 shots back
- Two-Time Players Champion — Won prestigious Players Championship in 1991 and 1997 at TPC Sawgrass (6-year span shortest of all two-time winners)
- 1995 Vardon Trophy — Awarded for lowest scoring average on PGA Tour
- University of Houston Golf — Part of Cougar teams that won NCAA national titles in 1982, 1984, and 1985
- Four Presidents Cups — Represented International Team in 1994, 1996, 1998 (winners), and 2000
- Top-3 World Ranking — Reached career-high #3 in Official World Golf Ranking in April 1997, spending 50+ weeks in top 10
Did You Know?
- First Australian College Golf Pioneer: Elkington was the first prominent Australian to play college golf in the United States, paving the way for many others
- Career Hampered by Allergies: Constantly battled severe grass allergies, sinus surgeries, infections, and viral meningitis throughout his career, causing several tournament absences
- TV Host and Personality: After turning 50, launched "Secret Golf with Steve Elkington" on CBS Sports Network, traveling America digging up golf stories and showcasing his engaging personality