Stephen Robert Pate was born on May 26,1961 and is an American professional golfer who has played on both the PGA Tour, the Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.
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14 Facts About Steve Pate
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Steve Pate attended UCLA and was a member of the golf team; one teammate was Corey Pavin, who joined Pate on the PGA Tour.
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Steve Pate helped lead the team to the 1983 Pac-10 Championship, and earned All-American honors that year.
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Steve Pate's best finish in a major is a T-3 at both the 1988 US Open and the 1991 Masters.
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Steve Pate has featured in the top-50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Steve Pate was not sure he would ever compete again at the highest level.
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Steve Pate did return to the PGA Tour and in 1999, he finished T-4 in the Masters, setting the record, which holds today, of seven consecutive birdies in his third round.
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Steve Pate was a member of two winning Ryder Cup teams, 1991 and 1999.
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Steve Pate made his Champions Tour debut on May 26,2011, his 50th birthday, in the Senior PGA Championship.
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Steve Pate acquired the nickname "Volcano" due to his eruptions on the golf course.
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In 2006, Steve Pate teamed with Damian Pascuzzo completing numerous golf course design projects, including a recent remodel of La Costa.
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