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Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the [[1995 PGA Championship]] at the [[Riviera Country Club]], and a tie for second in the [[2005 PGA Championship]] behind winner [[Phil Mickelson]],<ref name=media>{{cite web |title=Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01313.steve-elkington.html/media-guide/#uber |accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Golf Major Championships |url=http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=83 |accessdate=5 September 2011}}</ref> which moved him back into the top 50 in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]]. |
Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the [[1995 PGA Championship]] at the [[Riviera Country Club]], and a tie for second in the [[2005 PGA Championship]] behind winner [[Phil Mickelson]],<ref name=media>{{cite web |title=Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01313.steve-elkington.html/media-guide/#uber |accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Golf Major Championships |url=http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=83 |accessdate=5 September 2011}}</ref> which moved him back into the top 50 in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]]. |
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Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 [[Presidents Cup]]s. In 1995, he was awarded the [[Vardon Trophy]]; this award is given annually by the [[PGA of America]] to the tour player with the lowest scoring average. |
Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 [[Presidents Cup]]s and, in addition, he is tops in being homophobic. In 1995, he was awarded the [[Vardon Trophy]]; this award is given annually by the [[PGA of America]] to the tour player with the lowest scoring average. |
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==Controversies== |
==Controversies== |
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| Steve Elkington | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Stephen John Elkington | ||
| Born | 8 December 1962 Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality | 
Australia | ||
| Residence |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Spouse | Lisa Elkington | ||
| Children | Annie Elizabeth, Samuel Ross | ||
| Career | |||
| College | University of Houston | ||
| Turned professional | 1985 | ||
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour (joined 2013) | ||
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour (1990–2011) | ||
| Professional wins | 17 | ||
| Highest ranking | 3 (20 April 1997) [1] | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| PGA Tour | 10 | ||
| Asian Tour | 1 | ||
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 1 | ||
| Other | 5 | ||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |||
| Masters Tournament | T3: 1993 | ||
| PGA Championship | Won: 1995 | ||
| U.S. Open | T21: 1989, 1990 | ||
| The Open Championship | T2: 2002 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Stephen John Elkington (born 8 December 1962) is an Australian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He spent over 50 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking from 1995 to 1998. [2]
Early years and education
Elkington was born in Inverell, New South Wales [3] and grew up in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. [4] He moved to the United States to attend college at the University of Houston, [3] where he played on the golf team. He became the first prominent Australian player to play college golf in the United States.[ citation needed] He turned professional in 1985. [3]
Professional career
Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the 1995 PGA Championship at the Riviera Country Club, and a tie for second in the 2005 PGA Championship behind winner Phil Mickelson, [5] [6] which moved him back into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 Presidents Cups and, in addition, he is tops in being homophobic. In 1995, he was awarded the Vardon Trophy; this award is given annually by the PGA of America to the tour player with the lowest scoring average.
Controversies
In December 2013, Elkington was widely condemned for remarks he made on Twitter following a fatal helicopter crash in Glasgow's Clutha pub. He wrote: "Helicopter crashes into Scottish pub… Locals report no beer was spilled." The tweet was quickly deleted but not before being shared by users of the social networking site. The comment provoked a furious backlash from his fellow players and commentators alike. [7]
In February 2014, Elkington remarked on Twitter that openly gay football player Michael Sam was "leading the handbag throw" at the NFL Combine, which multiple sources described as homophobic. [8] [9] [10]
Personal
Elkington is married and has two children. His family resides in Sydney, Australia and Houston, Texas. Elkington's professional career has been hampered by constant battles with allergies, which caused several absences from tournament play.
Professional wins (17)
PGA Tour wins (10)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Apr 1990 | KMart Greater Greensboro Open | −6 (74-71-71-66=282) | 2 strokes |
Mike Reid,
Jeff Sluman
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| 2 | 31 Mar 1991 | The Players Championship | −12 (66-70-72-68=276) | 1 stroke |
Fuzzy Zoeller
|
| 3 | 12 Jan 1992 | Infiniti Tournament of Champions | −9 (69-71-67-72=279) | Playoff |
Brad Faxon
|
| 4 | 2 Oct 1994 | Buick Southern Open | −16 (66-66-68=200) | 5 strokes |
Steve Rintoul
|
| 5 | 8 Jan 1995 | Mercedes Championships | −10 (69-71-71-67=278) | Playoff |
Bruce Lietzke
|
| 6 | 13 Aug 1995 | PGA Championship | −17 (68-67-68-64=267) | Playoff |
Colin Montgomerie
|
| 7 | 9 Mar 1997 | Doral-Ryder Open | −13 (70-66-70-69=275) | 2 strokes |
Larry Nelson,
Nick Price
|
| 8 | 30 Mar 1997 | The Players Championship | −16 (66-69-68-69=272) | 7 strokes |
Scott Hoch
|
| 9 | 10 Oct 1998 | Buick Challenge | −21 (66-70-66-65=267) | Playoff |
Fred Funk
|
| 10 | 7 Mar 1999 | Doral-Ryder Open | −13 (72-70-69-64=275) | 1 stroke |
Greg Kraft
|
PGA Tour playoff record (4–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Infiniti Tournament of Champions |
Brad Faxon
|
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1992 | Buick Open |
Brad Faxon,
Dan Forsman
|
Forsman won with par on second extra hole Faxon eliminated with par on first hole |
| 3 | 1992 | H.E.B. Texas Open |
Nick Price
|
Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 4 | 1993 | KMart Greater Greensboro Open |
Rocco Mediate
|
Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole |
| 5 | 1995 | Mercedes Championships |
Bruce Lietzke
|
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 6 | 1995 | PGA Championship |
Colin Montgomerie
|
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 7 | 1998 | Buick Challenge |
Fred Funk
|
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 8 | 2002 | The Open Championship |
Stuart Appleby,
Ernie Els,
Thomas Levet
|
Els beat Levet on first sudden-death hole, after Appleby and Elkington were eliminated from a four-hole playoff |
PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)
- 1992 Australian Open
Asian Tour wins (1)
- 1996 Honda Invitational
Other wins (5)
- 1993 Fred Meyer Challenge (with Tom Purtzer), Franklin Funds Shark Shootout (with Raymond Floyd)
- 1995 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (with Mark Calcavecchia)
- 1997 Diners Club Matches (with Jeff Maggert)
- 1998 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (with Greg Norman)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PGA Championship | 6 shot deficit | −17 (68-67-68-64=267) | Playoff1 |
Colin Montgomerie
|
1 Defeated Montgomerie with birdie on first extra hole.
Results timeline
| Tournament | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | T22 | T37 | T3 | CUT | T5 | CUT | T12 | 30 | T11 |
| U.S. Open | DNP | T21 | T21 | T55 | CUT | T33 | DNP | T36 | T40 | T24 | CUT | T51 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | CUT | T44 | T34 | T48 | T67 | T6 | CUT | CUT | WD | CUT |
| PGA Championship | T31 | T41 | CUT | T32 | T18 | T14 | T7 | 1 | T3 | T45 | 3 | DNP |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T52 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T33 | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T60 | CUT | T2 | WD | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | WD | T48 | DNP | DNP | T2 | DNP | CUT | T39 | CUT | T5 | CUT |
DNP = Did not play
WD = Withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 8 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7 |
| PGA Championship | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 13 |
| Totals | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 57 | 37 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (twice)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)
Team appearances
- Presidents Cup (International team): 1994, 1996, 1998 (winners), 2000
- World Cup (representing Australia): 1994
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Australia): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
See also
- Houston Cougars golf
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of men's major championships winning golfers
References
- ^ "Week 16 1997 Ending 20 Apr 1997" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ 69 Players Who Have Reached The Top-10 In World Ranking
- ^ a b c "Profile on PGA Tour's official site". Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Steve Elkington profile". Sporting Hall of Fame. Museum of the Riverina. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site". Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- ^ McEwan, Michael (2 December 2013). "Elkington blasted for Glasgow helicopter tweet". bunkered. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ Coscarelli, Joe (25 February 2014). "Professional Golfer Steve Elkington Really Thinks He Nailed This Michael Sam Gay Joke". New York. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Schilken, Chuck (25 February 2014). "Golfer Steve Elkington tweets homophobic joke about Michael Sam". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Uribarri, Jaime (25 February 2014). "Golfer Steve Elkington writes homophobic tweet about Michael Sam". New York Daily News. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
External links
- Steve Elkington at the PGA Tour official site
- Steve Elkington at the PGA Tour of Australasia official site
- Steve Elkington at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the [[1995 PGA Championship]] at the [[Riviera Country Club]], and a tie for second in the [[2005 PGA Championship]] behind winner [[Phil Mickelson]],<ref name=media>{{cite web |title=Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01313.steve-elkington.html/media-guide/#uber |accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Golf Major Championships |url=http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=83 |accessdate=5 September 2011}}</ref> which moved him back into the top 50 in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]]. |
Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the [[1995 PGA Championship]] at the [[Riviera Country Club]], and a tie for second in the [[2005 PGA Championship]] behind winner [[Phil Mickelson]],<ref name=media>{{cite web |title=Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01313.steve-elkington.html/media-guide/#uber |accessdate=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Golf Major Championships |url=http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=83 |accessdate=5 September 2011}}</ref> which moved him back into the top 50 in the [[Official World Golf Ranking]]. |
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Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 [[Presidents Cup]]s. In 1995, he was awarded the [[Vardon Trophy]]; this award is given annually by the [[PGA of America]] to the tour player with the lowest scoring average. |
Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 [[Presidents Cup]]s and, in addition, he is tops in being homophobic. In 1995, he was awarded the [[Vardon Trophy]]; this award is given annually by the [[PGA of America]] to the tour player with the lowest scoring average. |
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==Controversies== |
==Controversies== |
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Revision as of 01:30, 26 February 2014
| Steve Elkington | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Stephen John Elkington | ||
| Born | 8 December 1962 Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality |
Australia | ||
| Residence |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Spouse | Lisa Elkington | ||
| Children | Annie Elizabeth, Samuel Ross | ||
| Career | |||
| College | University of Houston | ||
| Turned professional | 1985 | ||
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour (joined 2013) | ||
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour (1990–2011) | ||
| Professional wins | 17 | ||
| Highest ranking | 3 (20 April 1997) [1] | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| PGA Tour | 10 | ||
| Asian Tour | 1 | ||
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 1 | ||
| Other | 5 | ||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |||
| Masters Tournament | T3: 1993 | ||
| PGA Championship | Won: 1995 | ||
| U.S. Open | T21: 1989, 1990 | ||
| The Open Championship | T2: 2002 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Stephen John Elkington (born 8 December 1962) is an Australian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He spent over 50 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking from 1995 to 1998. [2]
Early years and education
Elkington was born in Inverell, New South Wales [3] and grew up in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. [4] He moved to the United States to attend college at the University of Houston, [3] where he played on the golf team. He became the first prominent Australian player to play college golf in the United States.[ citation needed] He turned professional in 1985. [3]
Professional career
Elkington has 10 wins on the PGA Tour, all of which were in the 1990s. He has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships, including a win in the 1995 PGA Championship at the Riviera Country Club, and a tie for second in the 2005 PGA Championship behind winner Phil Mickelson, [5] [6] which moved him back into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Elkington was a member of the International Team in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 Presidents Cups and, in addition, he is tops in being homophobic. In 1995, he was awarded the Vardon Trophy; this award is given annually by the PGA of America to the tour player with the lowest scoring average.
Controversies
In December 2013, Elkington was widely condemned for remarks he made on Twitter following a fatal helicopter crash in Glasgow's Clutha pub. He wrote: "Helicopter crashes into Scottish pub… Locals report no beer was spilled." The tweet was quickly deleted but not before being shared by users of the social networking site. The comment provoked a furious backlash from his fellow players and commentators alike. [7]
In February 2014, Elkington remarked on Twitter that openly gay football player Michael Sam was "leading the handbag throw" at the NFL Combine, which multiple sources described as homophobic. [8] [9] [10]
Personal
Elkington is married and has two children. His family resides in Sydney, Australia and Houston, Texas. Elkington's professional career has been hampered by constant battles with allergies, which caused several absences from tournament play.
Professional wins (17)
PGA Tour wins (10)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Apr 1990 | KMart Greater Greensboro Open | −6 (74-71-71-66=282) | 2 strokes |
Mike Reid,
Jeff Sluman
|
| 2 | 31 Mar 1991 | The Players Championship | −12 (66-70-72-68=276) | 1 stroke |
Fuzzy Zoeller
|
| 3 | 12 Jan 1992 | Infiniti Tournament of Champions | −9 (69-71-67-72=279) | Playoff |
Brad Faxon
|
| 4 | 2 Oct 1994 | Buick Southern Open | −16 (66-66-68=200) | 5 strokes |
Steve Rintoul
|
| 5 | 8 Jan 1995 | Mercedes Championships | −10 (69-71-71-67=278) | Playoff |
Bruce Lietzke
|
| 6 | 13 Aug 1995 | PGA Championship | −17 (68-67-68-64=267) | Playoff |
Colin Montgomerie
|
| 7 | 9 Mar 1997 | Doral-Ryder Open | −13 (70-66-70-69=275) | 2 strokes |
Larry Nelson,
Nick Price
|
| 8 | 30 Mar 1997 | The Players Championship | −16 (66-69-68-69=272) | 7 strokes |
Scott Hoch
|
| 9 | 10 Oct 1998 | Buick Challenge | −21 (66-70-66-65=267) | Playoff |
Fred Funk
|
| 10 | 7 Mar 1999 | Doral-Ryder Open | −13 (72-70-69-64=275) | 1 stroke |
Greg Kraft
|
PGA Tour playoff record (4–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Infiniti Tournament of Champions |
Brad Faxon
|
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1992 | Buick Open |
Brad Faxon,
Dan Forsman
|
Forsman won with par on second extra hole Faxon eliminated with par on first hole |
| 3 | 1992 | H.E.B. Texas Open |
Nick Price
|
Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 4 | 1993 | KMart Greater Greensboro Open |
Rocco Mediate
|
Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole |
| 5 | 1995 | Mercedes Championships |
Bruce Lietzke
|
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 6 | 1995 | PGA Championship |
Colin Montgomerie
|
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 7 | 1998 | Buick Challenge |
Fred Funk
|
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 8 | 2002 | The Open Championship |
Stuart Appleby,
Ernie Els,
Thomas Levet
|
Els beat Levet on first sudden-death hole, after Appleby and Elkington were eliminated from a four-hole playoff |
PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)
- 1992 Australian Open
Asian Tour wins (1)
- 1996 Honda Invitational
Other wins (5)
- 1993 Fred Meyer Challenge (with Tom Purtzer), Franklin Funds Shark Shootout (with Raymond Floyd)
- 1995 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (with Mark Calcavecchia)
- 1997 Diners Club Matches (with Jeff Maggert)
- 1998 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (with Greg Norman)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PGA Championship | 6 shot deficit | −17 (68-67-68-64=267) | Playoff1 |
Colin Montgomerie
|
1 Defeated Montgomerie with birdie on first extra hole.
Results timeline
| Tournament | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | T22 | T37 | T3 | CUT | T5 | CUT | T12 | 30 | T11 |
| U.S. Open | DNP | T21 | T21 | T55 | CUT | T33 | DNP | T36 | T40 | T24 | CUT | T51 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | CUT | T44 | T34 | T48 | T67 | T6 | CUT | CUT | WD | CUT |
| PGA Championship | T31 | T41 | CUT | T32 | T18 | T14 | T7 | 1 | T3 | T45 | 3 | DNP |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T52 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T33 | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T60 | CUT | T2 | WD | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | WD | T48 | DNP | DNP | T2 | DNP | CUT | T39 | CUT | T5 | CUT |
DNP = Did not play
WD = Withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 8 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7 |
| PGA Championship | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 13 |
| Totals | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 57 | 37 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (twice)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)
Team appearances
- Presidents Cup (International team): 1994, 1996, 1998 (winners), 2000
- World Cup (representing Australia): 1994
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Australia): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
See also
- Houston Cougars golf
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of men's major championships winning golfers
References
- ^ "Week 16 1997 Ending 20 Apr 1997" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ 69 Players Who Have Reached The Top-10 In World Ranking
- ^ a b c "Profile on PGA Tour's official site". Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Steve Elkington profile". Sporting Hall of Fame. Museum of the Riverina. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site". Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- ^ McEwan, Michael (2 December 2013). "Elkington blasted for Glasgow helicopter tweet". bunkered. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ Coscarelli, Joe (25 February 2014). "Professional Golfer Steve Elkington Really Thinks He Nailed This Michael Sam Gay Joke". New York. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Schilken, Chuck (25 February 2014). "Golfer Steve Elkington tweets homophobic joke about Michael Sam". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Uribarri, Jaime (25 February 2014). "Golfer Steve Elkington writes homophobic tweet about Michael Sam". New York Daily News. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
External links
- Steve Elkington at the PGA Tour official site
- Steve Elkington at the PGA Tour of Australasia official site
- Steve Elkington at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
Steve Elkington in the
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