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Bruce Lietzke (Bruce Alan Lietzke) was born on 18 July, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S., is an American professional golfer. Discover Bruce Lietzke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Bruce Alan Lietzke |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
18 July, 1951 |
| Birthday |
18 July |
| Birthplace |
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
28 July, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Athens, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Golfer with the age 67 years old group.
Bruce Lietzke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Bruce Lietzke height is 6ft 2in and Weight 205 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 2in |
| Weight |
205 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Bruce Lietzke's Wife?
His wife is Rose Lietzke (m. ?–2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Rose Lietzke (m. ?–2018) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bruce Lietzke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Lietzke worth at the age of 67 years old? Bruce Lietzke’s income source is mostly from being a successful Golfer. He is from United States. We have estimated Bruce Lietzke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Golfer |
Bruce Lietzke Social Network
Timeline
Bruce Alan Lietzke (July 18, 1951 – July 28, 2018) was an American professional golfer.
He won 13 tournaments on the PGA Tour.
He moved to Beaumont, Texas, with his parents in 1960 and lived there until 1977, graduating from Forest Park High School in 1969.
Lietzke credited his older brother, Duane, for introducing him to the game of golf at age five.
He also credits Henry Homberg, a local Beaumont professional, along with Duane for having the greatest influences on his game when he first started playing.
Lietzke attended the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.
He never finished below 74th on the money list.
During his career, Lietzke played in 506 PGA Tour events.
Lietzke was an avid supporter of the Sour Mash Open in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
He played in the event numerous times.
Lietzke's first PGA Tour victory was in the 1977 Tucson Open.
On the PGA Tour in 1981, Lietzke had three tournament victories.
He played on the winning 1981 U.S. Ryder Cup team at Walton Heath Golf Club.
Lietzke and Pate played together in the 1981 Ryder Cup.
He made his home in Dallas, Texas.
He did not play more than 25 events in any PGA Tour season and never played more than 20 tournaments in a single season after 1988.
"The Bryce-Lietzke-Martin Scholarship Fund was the first fund established by the Sour Mash Open Golf Tournament Committee in 1990 in honor of the late Dr. John Coyle Bryce, PGA Golf Professional, Bruce Lietzke, and Larry Martin. The earnings of the fund are used to provide scholarships to worthy Wood County students who have shown an interest in golf."
Lietzke's wife, Rose, and Pate's wife, Soozi, are sisters.
His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1991 PGA Championship.
Lietzke's best finish in a major on the PGA Tour was a solo second place at the 1991 PGA Championship.
Lietzke was well known for not practicing a great deal, and not playing in a large number of tournaments compared to his fellow competitors, electing to spend more time with his family.
* Note: The 2002 TD Waterhouse Championship was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.
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He also had seven victories on the Champions Tour, including one senior major title, the 2003 U.S. Senior Open.
Lietzke was born in Kansas City, Kansas.
Overall, Lietzke won a combined total of 20 tournaments on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour, including the 2003 U.S. Senior Open.
In April 2017, Lietzke was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.
He died on July 28, 2018, from complications of the disease and attempts at treating it, which his body rejected.
PGA Tour playoff record (6–6)
