About Craig Stadler
Craig Robert Stadler (born June 2, 1953) is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level, including one major championship, the 1982 Masters Tournament. == Early life == Stadler was born in San Diego, California. His father introduced him to golf at age four, and he displayed a talent for golf early in life. Stadler attended La Jolla High School. Stadler's brother Gary Stadler is a Billboard-charting recording artist. == Amateur career == Stadler won the 1973 U.S. Amateur, while attending the University of Southern California, where he was a teammate of future PGA Tour winners Mark Pfeil and Scott Simpson. Stadler was an All-American all four years – first-team his sophomore and junior years; second-team his freshman and senior years. Stadler finished college in 1975. == Professional career == In 1976, Stadler turned professional. He won his first two PGA Tour events in 1980, at the Bob Hope Desert Classic and the Greater Greensboro Open.
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