Ronnie Black, American golfer
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.
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