Ronald Jay Black (born May 26, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.
Early life and amateur career Black was born in Lovington, New Mexico. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas where he was a member of the golf team.
Professional career In 1981, Black turned pro. He won two events on the PGA Tour during his career both in the mid-1980s. He has more than $3 million in career earnings. His best finish in a major championship was T-6 at The Masters in 1984.
Black began playing on the Champions Tour in 2008. His best finish in his first two seasons was T-2 at the 2009 Dick's Sporting Goods Open.
Personal life Black lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Awards and honors In 1993, Black was inducted into the Cardinal Hall of Honor at Lamar University
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Oct 9, 1983Southern Open−9 (68-69-65-69=271)Playoff Sam Torrance2Jul 15, 1984Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic−17 (69-69-66-63=267)1 stroke Willie Wood
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11983Southern Open Sam TorranceWon with birdie on fourth extra hole21989Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic Wayne GradyLost to birdie on first extra hole
Other wins (2) this list may be incomplete 1987 Arizona Open 1995 Pebble Beach Invitational
Results in major championships Tournament19821983198419851986198719881989Masters TournamentT6T41U.S. OpenCUTCUTT44CUTT54PGA ChampionshipT34CUTT21T28T2569
Tournament199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001Masters TournamentU.S. OpenCUTCUTPGA ChampionshipT29 Note: Black never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PGA Championship 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 6Totals 0 0 0 0 1 3 16 10 Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1986 PGA – 1997 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 1
See also Fall 1981 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1982 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1990 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1994 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1995 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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