Steve Haskins
American professional golfer
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Steve Haskins (born November 13, 1958) is an American professional golfer who played on the Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.
United States| Steve Haskins | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 13, 1958 Groom, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | New Mexico State University |
| Turned professional | 1984 |
| Former tours | Nationwide Tour U.S. Golf Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 2 |
| Other | 7 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1988, 2002 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30, 1991 | Ben Hogan New England Classic | −9 (69-69-69=207) | 1 stroke |  Jeff Gallagher |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2001 | Buy.com Ozarks Open | −13 (66-65=131)[a] | 1 stroke | Omar Uresti |
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | Rheem Classic | Zach Johnson |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
U.S. Golf Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 20, 1988 | Mobile Classic | −4 (70-72-69-69=280) | Playoff | Greg Cerulli |
| 2 | Jul 10, 1988 | Coronado Invitational | −9 (62-68-71-70=271) | 1 stroke | Pete Jordan |
| 3 | Apr 2, 1989 | Laurel Tournament | −3 (70-73-73-69=285) | 1 stroke | Greg Chapman,  Trevor Dodds, Mike Nicolette |
| 4 | Jul 30, 1989 | High Plains Classic | −13 (69-69-67-70=275) |  |
Other wins (3)
- 1986 New Mexico Open
- 1989 Bogey Hills Invitational
- 2000 Panama Open
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Haskins only played in the U.S. Open.
Notes
- Shortened to 36 holes due to weather.