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Curtis Strange

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Curtis Strange is an American professional golfer distinguished by his back-to-back victories in the U.S. Open in 1988 at The Country Club in Brookline and 1989 at Oak Hill Country Club. He was the first player since Ben Hogan in 1950 and 1951 to successfully defend the U.S. Open title.

During the late 1980s, Strange was a dominant force on the PGA Tour, leading the money list in 1985, 1987, and 1988, and participating on five Ryder Cup teams for the United States.

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Which back-to-back major championships did Curtis Strange win?

Curtis Strange won the U.S. Open in both 1988 at The Country Club in Brookline and 1989 at Oak Hill Country Club. He was the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1950 and 1951 to successfully defend his U.S. Open title.

Who was the last golfer to win consecutive U.S. Opens before Curtis Strange?

Before Curtis Strange achieved the feat in 1988 and 1989, the legendary Ben Hogan was the last player to win back-to-back U.S. Opens, doing so in 1950 and 1951. Strange's victory marked the end of a nearly four-decade drought.

Was Curtis Strange ever involved in the Ryder Cup?

Yes, Curtis Strange played on the United States Ryder Cup team multiple times and famously served as the U.S. team captain in 2002. He also hit the opening tee shot at the emotionally charged 2001 match, which was delayed to 2002 due to the September 11 attacks.

What was Curtis Strange known for during his era on the PGA Tour?

Curtis Strange was a dominant force on the PGA Tour in the 1980s, known for his intense, competitive demeanor on the course. He became the first professional golfer to earn over $1 million in a single season in 1988.

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