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United States Curtis Strange is a respected professional golfer and television commentator, recognized for his consecutive U.S. Open victories and induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Rolex has proudly supported American professional golfer Curtis Strange since welcoming him to the Rolex Family in sports in 1989.
Curtis Strange, along with Allan, accomplished a feat in 1981, as mentioned in Omni's partnership announcement with PGA TOUR's Parker Pierceson Coody, highlighting their long-standing relationship.
Curtis designed The Odyssey Golf Foundation course, which provides therapeutic and recreational benefits to veterans, active military personnel, and children.
The two-time US Open winner and recent Hall of Fame inductee talks about fishing, golf, and life as a 'pretty doggone normal' guy on the Crystal Coast.
Curtis Strange featured on Perfect Shot, engaging in a shared passion for fishing with competitors on the golf course, highlighting personal interests outside professional play.
Curtis brings extensive knowledge, experience and depth of insight in marketing, promotion and event management to the company, where he is a member since 2003.
In 1988, when Strange won the U.S. Open, Ping recognized him with a golden putter replica of the Ping Zing 2 he used. A second one was made and placed in the Ping Gold Putter Vault.
Curtis Northrup Strange was born on January 30, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, alongside his identical twin brother, Allan. He began playing golf at the age of seven, being naturally left-handed but learning to play right-handed. Strange attended Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, graduating in 1973. He then enrolled at Wake Forest University, where he became a prominent collegiate golfer. He was part of the NCAA Championship team and earned numerous accolades, including the Haskins Award in 1974. Strange was ranked as one of the top amateur golfers in the country, finishing in the top ten in all 25 of his college matches and winning nine individual events.
Strange turned professional in 1976. Despite a challenging start, narrowly missing qualification for the PGA Tour in his first attempt, he quickly established himself as a leading player. The 1980s marked a significant period in his career, with 16 of his 17 PGA Tour victories occurring within that decade. He achieved the distinction of topping the PGA Tour money list in 1985, 1987, and 1988, becoming the first player to earn over a million dollars in official prize money in a single season. A career highlight was his consecutive U.S. Open wins in 1988 and 1989, a feat rarely accomplished in the modern era of golf.
Following his active playing career, Strange transitioned into broadcasting. He became a lead golf analyst for ESPN and ABC in 1997, providing commentary for many significant golf events. In 2005, he began competing on the Champions Tour. His contributions to golf were formally recognized with his induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004, and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. He also served as captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2002, further cementing his legacy in the sport.
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