Craig Stadler

Craig Robert Stadler (born June 2, 1953) is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level, including one major championship, the 1982 Masters Tournament.

Early life Stadler was born in San Diego, California. His father introduced him to golf at age four,

Stadler's brother Gary Stadler is a Billboard-charting recording artist.

Amateur career Stadler won the 1973 U.S. Amateur, while attending the University of Southern California, where he was a teammate of future PGA Tour winners Mark Pfeil and Scott Simpson. Stadler was an All-American all four years – first-team his sophomore and junior years; second-team his freshman and senior years. Stadler finished college in 1975.

In 1984, United Airlines held a promotion for its frequent flyer members in which any member who flew the airline to all 50 states in the United States in a 50-day period would receive free first-class flights for one year. Stadler was one of 78 people who completed the challenge.

In popular culture

In 1994, he was the featured coach for the Sega Saturn video game Pebble Beach Golf Links.

In 1996, Stadler appeared as himself in the film Tin Cup.

Amateur wins 1973 U.S. Amateur 1975 Southwestern Amateur

Professional wins (30) PGA Tour wins (13) Legend Major championships (1) Tour Championships (1) Other PGA Tour (11)

PGA Tour playoff record (3–3)

European Tour wins (3) Legend Major championships (1) Other European Tour (2)

European Tour playoff record (1–1)

PGA of Japan Tour wins (1)

South American Tour wins (1) 1992 Argentine Open

Other wins (4)

Other playoff record (1–1)

Champions Tour wins (9) LegendChampions Tour major championships (2)Other Champions Tour (7)

Champions Tour playoff record (1–2)

Major championships Wins (1) 1Defeated Pohl with par on first extra hole.

Results timeline

Tournament 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Masters TournamentCUTCUTCUTCUTCUTU.S. OpenThe Open ChampionshipPGA Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut (3rd round cut in 1975 and 1985 Open Championships) WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place.

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 11 (1990 PGA – 1993 U.S. Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Results in World Golf Championships 1Cancelled due to 9/11

QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play NT = No tournament

Senior major championships Wins (2) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 2003 Ford Senior Players Championship −17 (67-73-65-66=271) 3 strokes Tom Kite, Jim Thorpe, Tom Watson 2004 JELD-WEN Tradition −13 (70-70-68-67=275) 1 stroke Allen Doyle, Jerry Pate

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1975 (winners)

Professional Ryder Cup: 1983 (winners), 1985 UBS Cup: 2003 (tie), 2004 (winners) Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (representing Champions Tour): 2003, 2004, 2005 (winners), 2006