Steve Haskins

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Steve Haskins
Personal information
Born (1958-11-13) November 13, 1958 (age 66)
Groom, Texas
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence El Paso, Texas
Career
College New Mexico State University
Turned professional1984
Former tour(s) Nationwide Tour
U.S. Golf Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins9
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour2
Other7
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open CUT: 1988, 2002
The Open Championship DNP

Steve Haskins (born November 13, 1958) is an American professional golfer who played on the Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.

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Early life

In 1958, Haskins was born in Groom, Texas. His father, Don, was a Hall of Fame basketball coach who led Texas Western College to the National Championship in 1966. [1]

Professional career

In 1984, Haskins turned professional. In 1990, Haskins joined the Nationwide Tour. He won his first title the following year at the Ben Hogan New England Classic. In 2001, he won his second event on Tour at the Buy.com Ozarks Open.

In 2010, Haskins joined the Champions Tour earning his card through the tour's qualifying school. [2]

Professional wins (9)

Nationwide Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Jun 30, 1991 Ben Hogan New England Classic −9 (69-69-69=207)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Gallagher
2Jul 29, 2001 Buy.com Ozarks Open −13 (66-65=131)*1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Omar Uresti

*Note: The 2001 Buy.com Ozarks Open was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
1 2003 Rheem Classic Flag of the United States.svg Zach Johnson Lost to birdie on first extra hole

U.S. Golf Tour wins (4)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1Mar 20, 1988Mobile Classic−4 (70-72-69-69=280)Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Greg Cerulli
2Jul 10, 1988Coronado Invitational−9 (62-68-71-70=271)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Pete Jordan
3Apr 2, 1989Laurel Tournament−3 (70-73-73-69=285)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Greg Chapman, Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg Trevor Dodds,
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Nicolette
4Jul 30, 1989High Plains Classic−13 (69-69-67-70=275)Flag placeholder.svg

Other wins (3)

Results in major championships

Tournament198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002
U.S. Open CUTCUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Haskins only played in the U.S. Open.

References

  1. ↑ Ross, Helen (February 2, 2006). "Haskins gives insight to father's story". PGA Tour. Archived from the original on February 11, 2006. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  2. ↑ Rothman, Evan. "Champions Tour rookie Steve Haskins finally gets his shot". golf.com. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
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