Christopher James Stroud (born February 3, 1982) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. He finally got his first professional win on August 6, 2017 at the Barracuda Championship after 290 starts on the PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career Stroud was born in Groves, Texas. He played college golf at Lamar University and was a two-time All-American. As an amateur, he won the 2003 North and South Amateur and played on the 2004 Palmer Cup team.
Professional career In 2004, Stroud turned pro. He played on mini-tours until earning his PGA Tour card at the 2006 (T16), 2007 (3rd), and 2008 (T4) Qualifying schools. Stroud was not able to finish high enough on the money list to retain his card until 2009 when he finished 113th. His best performance in a PGA Tour event during these early years was a tie for fifth at the 2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. In 2013, Stroud lost to Ken Duke in a playoff at the Travelers Championship.
On August 6, 2017, Stroud earned his first PGA Tour victory when he won the Barracuda Championship in a playoff over Greg Owen and Richy Werenski. It was his 290th PGA Tour start and he was playing on conditional status. At the 2017 PGA Championship, Stroud was near the top for the first three rounds before a final round 76 earned him a T9 finish. Prior to his win, Stroud was planning on retiring after the season.
Amateur wins 2003 North and South Amateur
Professional wins (2) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Aug 6, 2017Barracuda Championship44 pts (9-3-12-20=44)Playoff Greg Owen, Richy Werenski
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result12013Travelers Championship Ken DukeLost to birdie on second extra hole22017Barracuda Championship Greg Owen, Richy WerenskiWon with birdie on second extra holeOwen eliminated by birdie on first hole
NGA Hooters Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Mar 27, 2005NGA Hooters Tour Auburn Classic−12 (68-70-66=204)1 stroke Elliot Gealy
Results in major championships Tournament 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018Masters TournamentU.S. OpenCUTCUTCUTT47The Open ChampionshipCUTPGA ChampionshipCUTCUTT64T9T65
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied for place
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0PGA Championship 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 3Totals 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 4 Most consecutive cuts made – 3 (2014 PGA – 2018 PGA, current) Longest streak of top-10s – 1
Results in The Players Championship Tournament201020112012201320142015201620172018The Players ChampionshipT10T12CUTT33T80T42WDT46
CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Palmer Cup: 2004
See also 2006 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2008 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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