Family Feature
Meet Kevin and Courtney Streelman Balancing golf and everyday Life Article Moriah Schowengerdt Photography Casey Graham
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e is currently ranked in the top 50 in the world and finished in the top 30 on tour last year. He won his first tournament last year at the Tampa Bay Championship, finished 2nd in the Player’s Championship, and took 3rd at the RBC Heritage. After 7 years on the PGA tour, Kevin Streelman is only getting more successful in his golf career. Between the constant traveling, making time to spend with his wife, and preparing for a new baby on the way, Kevin has a full plate. But, he wouldn’t change a single thing. Kevin started playing golf at a very early age. Slightly influenced by his parents, who are huge golf lovers themselves, Kevin was a natural. Although he liked the sport, golf didn’t become serious for Kevin until his junior year in high school when he decided to quit tennis and basketball to focus more on his golf game. After graduating from Duke University in 2001, Kevin went straight into a professional career. Between 2001 and 2007, Kevin played
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in what’s called the mini tours. During this time, he drove all over the country and worked odd jobs to pay for his entry fees. In 2007, Kevin received his PGA tour card through qualifying school and has been on tour ever since. His biggest fan and supporter is his wife. Courtney received her undergrad at ASU and has lived in Arizona ever since. Once she and Kevin met, they were inseparable. The Streelman family is about to grow. “I’m pregnant with our first child, a baby girl, and she is due Feb 3--interestingly enough, the day after the Waste Management Open,” Courtney says. Now Kevin will have two cheerleaders on the golf course. It is expected with such a busy lifestyle that times aren’t always easy. “Golf and the suitcase lifestyle can definitely bring challenges, but honestly, our close relationship makes those challenges that