Ron streck charity golf classic

Ron Streck Charity Golf Classic

Ron Streck Charity Golf Classic is an annual tournament hosted by 3 time PGA TOUR Champion, Ron Streck. It is held annually at Oaks Country Club in Tulsa, OK. This charity foundation donates all it's proceeds to local and national children's charities. The foundations goals are to provide financial assistance to charities benefiting children and families in the Tulsa, Oklahoma community and other notable nationwide charities. Specifically children with special needs, children who have suffered abuse and neglect, and provide assistance to cancer patients and families with prolonged medical care.

The not-for-profit corporation was founded by Ron and his wife Jody Streck in 2008, officially registered in the state of Oklahoma. They have picked charities for which have dramatically impacted them or those around them. Both Ron and Jody are known for being active in the local community and donating their time and efforts to better the lives of others.

The annual golf tournament hosts 200 player positions and a gala line up of celebrity appearances.
The board of directors for it's groundbreaking year were as follows
Ron Streck - President
Jody Streck - Foundation Director
Rhonda Holland - Associate Director
Norman Holland - Director of Operations

Ron Streck has played and won on all 3 major tours (PGA, Nationwide, and Champions tours) He has also won on the European Tour.

Ron Streck (born July 17, 1954) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour; and is a current player on the Champions Tour.

Streck was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His dad started him playing golf at age 3 1/2. He attended the University of Tulsa from 1973–1976, and was a member of the golf team. He turned pro in 1976.

Streck had several notable "firsts" in the annals of professional golf, earning him the nickname "Milestone Man". He was the first PGA player to play with Metalwoods. He was the first PGA player to win with Metalwoods (at the 1981 Michelob-Houston Open). With his victory in 2005 at the Commerce Bank Championship, Streck became the first player to win events on all three professional Tours (PGA, Nationwide & Champions). In addition, Streck won in Morroco in 1983 in a tournament that was formerly on the European Tour.

In 1997, Streck was inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletics Hall of Fame. He is married with three children and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Professional wins (6)

PGA Tour wins (2)

* 1978 San Antonio Texas Open * 1981 Michelob-Houston Open

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

* 1993 NIKE Yuma Open

Other wins (2)

* 1983 Hassan II Golf Trophy * 1984 Chrysler Team Championship (with Phil Hancock)

Champions Tour wins (1)

* 2005 Commerce Bank Championship

External links [http://www.ronstreckcharitygolf.com] * Official Tournament Website * Profile on PGA Tour's official site * Ron Streck's Website