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Who is Steve Elkington?
Steve Elkington is a PGA Tour Champions professional golfer from Australia. Steve Elkington spent more than fifty weeks on the PGA Tour in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking from 1995 to 1998. Steve won his first major at the PGA Championship in 1995, and he has also won The Players Championship twice.
Early Life and Childhood
Steve Elkington was born in Inverell, Australia, on December 8, 1962. He has 59 years of age.
Steve grew up in Wagga Wagga before moving to the United States to attend the University of Houston. He is of mixed ethnicity and holds Australian citizenship.
Education Details
Steve Elkington attended the University of Houston in Texas, where he was a member of the Cougar golf team that won national titles in 1982, 1984, and 1985.
He was the first prominent Australian to play college golf in the United States, and he turned pro in 1985.
Professional Career
Elkington brings his unique wisdom and knowledge to the table to assist you in shooting lower scores. He discusses the backswing, swing feel, and body action, as well as what he learned during his PGA TOUR career.
Steve also tells stories about his time with Jackie Burke Jr., the 1956 Masters Champion. Among the stories are lessons on shot shaping and impact from Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret.
In addition, we introduce our new game, the Secret Golf Celebrity Showdown! The best part is that you can be a part of it as well.
The Rural Golfer, starring Steve, debuted on RFD-TV in 2014. The production followed him around the United States, gathering golf stories.
The second season of the show renamed Secret Golf with Steve, premiered on CBS Sports Network in 2015.
Steve and Diane Knox discuss the re-ranked Top 10, “Sizzlers,” “Fizzlers,” and some “Dark Horse” picks with Jay Kaplan on the podcast.
Steve is traveling the Champions Tour in the “Big Show,” the tour’s largest RV. This customized two-level vehicle has become Steve’s golf and business empire’s mobile headquarters.
Steve’s book came out on October 26, 1998. He reveals the Secrets of the Best Golf Swing.
Steve finished second in the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in December 1986, earning him a tour card for 1987. He had ten PGA Tour victories, all in the 1990s, and won four events twice.
Steve finished in the top ten in ten major championships, with the best results coming at the PGA Championship.
He also won at Riviera in 1995 and tied for second at Baltusrol in 2005, trailing winner Phil Mickelson. He is a two-time winner of The Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s flagship event, having won in 1991 and 1997.
Net Worth and Salary
Steve Elkington’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
Relationship Status
Steve Elkington is married to his lovely wife Lisa. The two met at the University of Houston. Samuel Ross and Annie Elizabeth are their two children.
Sam played golf on his high school team in Houston and was a freshman on the golf team at the University of Houston from 2015-2016.
Body Measurements
He is a man of average stature, standing at 6 ft 2 in (Approx. 1.88 m).
Social Media
His Twitter handle is @elkpga.
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Trivia
- Steve is a PGA Tour Champions professional golfer from Australia.
- From 1995 to 1998, he spent more than fifty weeks on the PGA Tour in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking.
- Elkington’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
- He is married to his lovely wife Lisa.
- He stands at 6 ft 2 in (Approx. 1.88 m).
