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ILLINOIS

  • Kevin Streelman (born November 4, 1978 in Winfield, IL) - Kevin Streelman has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2008. He has recorded multiple wins on the PGA Tour, including the 2013 Tampa Bay Championship and the 2014 Travelers Championship. Streelman is known for his consistent play and strong work ethic, which have contributed to his steady presence on the tour.
  • D.A. Points (born December 1, 1976 in Pekin, IL) - D.A. Points has competed on the PGA Tour since 2005. He has three PGA Tour victories to his name, including the 2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the 2013 Shell Houston Open, and the 2017 Puerto Rico Open. Points also won the 2004 Nationwide Tour Championship, which helped him secure his PGA Tour card for the following season.
  • Nancy Scranton (born April 26, 1961 in Centralia, IL) - Nancy Scranton is a retired American professional golfer who claimed three LPGA Tour titles, including one major championship – the 1991 du Maurier Classic (now known as the CP Women's Open). Her other two victories were the 1990 Women's Kemper Open and the 2005 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
  • Gary Hallberg (born August 31, 1958 in Berwyn, IL) - Gary Hallberg turned pro in 1980. He has three PGA Tour victories, including the 1983 Buick Open, the 1987 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and the 1992 Texas Open. Hallberg also competed on the Champions Tour and managed to secure a win at the 2010 Ensure Classic.

    INDIANA

    • Bo Van Pelt (born May 16, 1975 in Richmond, IN) - Bo Van Pelt turned pro in 1998 after playing college golf at Oklahoma State University. He has one PGA Tour victory, the 2011 AT&T National, and several top-10 finishes throughout his career. Van Pelt also has victories on the Korn Ferry Tour and the European Tour. He was ranked as high as 24th in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2012.
    • Fuzzy Zoeller (born November 11, 1951 in New Albany, IN) - Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller is a retired professional golfer who enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 1973 and won ten PGA Tour events, including two major championships: the 1979 Masters Tournament and the 1984 U.S. Open. Zoeller is known for his charismatic personality and easygoing demeanor, which made him a fan favorite during his career. He continued to find success on the PGA Tour Champions, winning multiple events.
    • Chris Smith (born April 15, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN) - Chris Smith who has competed on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour). Smith turned pro in 1991 and secured his first and only PGA Tour victory at the 2002 Buick Classic. He has also won twice on the Nationwide Tour, with victories at the 1997 Nike Dakota Dunes Open and the 1999 Nike Omaha Classic.

      MICHIGAN

      • Ryan Brehm (born May 10, 1986 in Mount Pleasant, MI) - Ryan Brehm has competed on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Brehm turned pro in 2008 after playing college golf at Michigan State University. He has not yet won on the PGA Tour but has achieved multiple top-10 finishes. Brehm secured his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the 2016 LECOM Health Challenge.
      • Kelly Robbins (born September 29, 1969 in Mount Pleasant, MI) - Kelly Robbins is a retired American professional golfer who claimed nine LPGA Tour titles, including one major championship – the 1995 du Maurier Classic (now known as the CP Women's Open). In addition to her individual successes, Robbins represented the United States in the Solheim Cup six times.
      • Tom Gillis (born July 16, 1968 in Pontiac, MI) - Tom Gillis has competed on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour (formerly Nationwide Tour). Gillis turned pro in 1990 and has achieved multiple top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. Although he has not won on the PGA Tour, Gillis finished runner-up at the 2015 John Deere Classic. He has also won on the European Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.
      • Dan Pohl (born April 1, 1955 in Mount Pleasant, MI) - Dan Pohl is a retired professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour during the 1980s and 1990s. Pohl turned pro in 1978 and won twice on the PGA Tour, at the 1986 Colonial National Invitation and the 1986 World Series of Golf. He also finished runner-up at the 1982 Masters Tournament and the 1981 U.S. Open. Pohl was known for his long driving distance and was one of the longest hitters on tour during his career.

        MINNESOTA

        • Tom Lehman (born March 7, 1959 in Austin, MN) - Tom Lehman had a successful career on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Lehman turned pro in 1982 and won five PGA Tour events, including the 1996 Open Championship (British Open). He was also awarded the 1996 PGA Tour Player of the Year and spent a brief period as the world's number one golfer in 1997. Lehman continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions, winning multiple events, and was the 2011 Charles Schwab Cup Champion.
        • Patty Berg (born February 13, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN - died September 10, 2006) - Patty Berg was a pioneering American professional golfer and one of the founding members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Berg's impressive career boasts 60 professional titles, including 15 major championships, which is a record that still stands for the most major championships won by a female golfer. She is considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time.
        • Tim Herron (born February 6, 1970 in Minneapolis, MN) - Tim Herron has competed on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Herron turned pro in 1993 and won four PGA Tour events, including the 1996 Honda Classic, the 1997 Texas Open, the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational, and the 2006 Colonial National Invitation. Herron is known for his consistent play and has earned several top-10 finishes throughout his career.
        • Cameron Beckman (born February 15, 1970 in Minneapolis, MN) - Cameron Beckman has competed on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Beckman turned pro in 1993 and won three PGA Tour events, including the 2001 Southern Farm Bureau Classic, the 2008 Frys.com Open, and the 2010 Mayakoba Golf Classic. He has also achieved multiple top-10 finishes on both the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. 

        NEW YORK

        • Walter Hagen (born December 21, 1892 in Rochester, NY - died October 6, 1969) - Walter Hagen is considered one of the greatest golfers in history. He won 11 major championships, including five PGA Championships, four Open Championships (British Open), and two U.S. Opens. Hagen was one of the first professional golfers to earn significant income from endorsements and exhibitions, which helped elevate the status of professional golfers during his era. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
        • Jane Geddes (born February 5, 1960 in Huntington, NY) - Jane Geddes is a retired American professional golfer who enjoyed a successful career on the LPGA Tour, spanning from 1983 to 2003. Some of her most notable achievements include winning two major championships – the 1986 U.S. Women's Open and the 1987 LPGA Championship. Over the course of her career, Geddes claimed 11 LPGA Tour titles.
        • Jeff Sluman (born September 11, 1957 in Rochester, NY) - Jeff Sluman had a successful career on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Sluman turned pro in 1980 and won six PGA Tour events, including the 1988 PGA Championship. He also enjoyed success on the PGA Tour Champions, winning multiple events. Sluman is known for his consistent play and has numerous top-10 finishes throughout his career.
        • Dottie Pepper (born August 17, 1965 in Saratoga Springs, NY) - Dottie Pepper is a retired American professional golfer who claimed 17 LPGA Tour titles throughout her career, including two major championships: the 1992 Nabisco Dinah Shore (now known as the ANA Inspiration) and the 1999 Kraft Nabisco Championship. She consistently performed well in major tournaments and was a six-time member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team.
        • Gene Sarazen (born February 27, 1902 in Harrison, NY - died May 13, 1999) - Gene Sarazen, born Eugenio Saraceni, was one of the world's top golfers during the 1920s and 1930s. He won seven major championships, including three PGA Championships, two U.S. Opens, one Open Championship (British Open), and one Masters Tournament. Sarazen is one of only five golfers to win all four of the modern major championships in a career, known as the Career Grand Slam. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

          OHIO

          • Jack Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940 in Columbus, OH) - Jack Nicklaus, also known as the "Golden Bear," is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nicklaus won 73 PGA Tour events during his career, including a record 18 major championships: six Masters Tournaments, five PGA Championships, four U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships (British Open). He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and later became a successful golf course designer and author.
          • Jason Dufner (born March 24, 1977 in Cleveland, OH) - Jason Dufner has competed on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Dufner turned pro in 2000 and has won five PGA Tour events, including the 2013 PGA Championship. He also won the 2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship, the 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge, and the 2017 Memorial Tournament.
          • Renee Powell (born May 4, 1946 in East Canton, OH) - Renee Powell broke barriers throughout her career, becoming the second African-American woman to join the LPGA Tour in 1967, after Althea Gibson. She played on the tour from 1967 to 1980, competing in more than 250 professional golf tournaments. During her time on the LPGA Tour, she faced racial discrimination and other challenges, but she remained dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the sport.
          • John Cook (born October 2, 1957 in Toledo, OH) - John Cook is a retired professional golfer who had a successful career on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Cook turned pro in 1979 and won 11 PGA Tour events, including the 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am and the 1992 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. He continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions, winning multiple events. 

          PENNSYLVANIA

          • Arnold Palmer (born September 10, 1929 in Latrobe, PA - died September 25, 2016) - Arnold Palmer, also known as "The King," was a legendary golfer who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Palmer won 62 PGA Tour events during his career, including seven major championships: four Masters Tournaments, two Open Championships (British Open), and one U.S. Open. Palmer, along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, is credited with popularizing golf worldwide. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
          • Jim Furyk (born May 12, 1970 in West Chester, PA) - Jim Furyk has had a successful career on the PGA Tour. Furyk turned pro in 1992 and has won 17 PGA Tour events, including the 2003 U.S. Open. He also achieved success in international team competitions, representing the United States in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. Furyk is known for his unconventional swing and consistency on the golf course.
          • Betsy King (born August 13, 1955 in Reading, PA) - Betsy King is a retired American professional golfer who amassed 34 LPGA Tour titles, including six major championships. Her major victories include two U.S. Women's Opens (1989, 1990), three Nabisco Dinah Shores (1987, 1990, 1997; now known as the ANA Inspiration), and one Women's PGA Championship (1992). In recognition of her outstanding achievements, King was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1995.
          • Rocco Mediate (born December 17, 1962 in Greensburg, PA) - Rocco Mediate has competed on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Mediate turned pro in 1985 and has won six PGA Tour events, including the 1991 Doral-Ryder Open and the 2002 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. He also achieved multiple victories on the PGA Tour Champions. Mediate is best known for his playoff battle against Tiger Woods in the 2008 U.S. Open, where he finished as the runner-up. 

          WISCONSIN

          • Steve Stricker (born February 23, 1967 in Edgerton, WI) - Steve Stricker has had a successful career on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Stricker turned pro in 1990 and has won 12 PGA Tour events, including the 2001 Accenture Match Play Championship and the 2009 John Deere Classic. He has also won multiple events on the PGA Tour Champions, including major championship victories at the 2019 U.S. Senior Open and the 2019 Regions Tradition. Stricker has represented the United States in international team competitions, including the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, and served as the 2020 U.S. Ryder Cup captain.
          • Jerry Kelly (born November 23, 1966 in Madison, WI) - Jerry Kelly has competed on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. Kelly turned pro in 1989 and has won three PGA Tour events: the 2002 Sony Open in Hawaii, the 2009 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, and the 2009 Turning Stone Resort Championship. He has also achieved multiple victories on the PGA Tour Champions, including a major championship win at the 2017 Boeing Classic.
          • Sherri Steinhauer (born December 27, 1962 in Madison, WI) - Sherri Steinhauer is a retired American professional golfer who claimed eight LPGA Tour titles, including three major championships – the Women's British Open twice (1998, 2006) and the du Maurier Classic (now known as the CP Women's Open) in 1999.
          • Mark Wilson (born October 31, 1974 in Menomonee Falls, WI) - Mark Wilson has competed on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Wilson turned pro in 1997 and has won five PGA Tour events, including the 2007 Honda Classic, the 2009 Mayakoba Golf Classic, the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii, the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the 2012 Humana Challenge.