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Biography
Ronald Jay Black (born May 26, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.
Black was born in Lovington, New Mexico. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he was a member of the golf team. He turned pro in 1981.
Black 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.
Black was inducted into the Cardinal Hall of Honor at Lamar University in 1993. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9, 1983 | Southern Open | −9 (68-69-65-69=271) | Playoff | Sam Torrance |
| 2 | Jul 15, 1984 | Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic | −17 (69-69-66-63=267) | 1 stroke | Willie Wood |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1983 | Southern Open | Sam Torrance | Won with birdie on fourth extra hole |
| 2 | 1989 | Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic | Wayne Grady | Lost 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
| Tournament | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T6 | T41 | ||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | T44 | CUT | T54 | |||
| PGA Championship | T34 | CUT | T21 | T28 | T25 | 69 |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||||||||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | ||||||||||
| PGA Championship | T29 |
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 made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1986 PGA – 1997 PGA)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1