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Bruce Lietzke

An American professional golfer known for his trademark fade, family-focused approach to golf, and 13 PGA Tour titles.
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Bruce Lietzke was an American professional golfer born July 18, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas (died July 28, 2018). Lietzke is known for his trademark left-to-right fade, family-focused approach to professional golf, and consistent ball striking. Lietzke has won 13 PGA Tour titles. Lietzke famously played a limited PGA Tour schedule to prioritize time with his family, often taking long breaks from the game without practice. Lietzke also won seven PGA Tour Champions titles including the 2003 U.S. Senior Open. Lietzke was a lifelong fade hitter known for never practicing during his off weeks.

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"Lietzke's trademark fade."
"Family man's schedule."
"Never practiced."

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Origin

Bruce Alan Lietzke was born July 18, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas. Lietzke attended the University of Houston and turned professional in 1974. Lietzke established himself on the PGA Tour throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.

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Bruce Lietzke has won 13 PGA Tour titles and seven PGA Tour Champions titles including the 2003 U.S. Senior Open. Lietzke was known for his limited tournament schedule and family-focused approach to professional golf. Lietzke was a lifelong fade hitter.

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"Bruce Lietzke won 13 PGA Tour titles and seven PGA Tour Champions titles including the 2003 U.S. Senior Open. Lietzke famously played a limited PGA Tour schedule to prioritize time with his family, often taking long breaks from the game without practice. Lietzke was a lifelong fade hitter who never deviated from his left-to-right ball flight."

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What's the famous family schedule?

Limited PGA Tour schedule. Bruce Lietzke famously played a limited PGA Tour schedule to prioritize time with his family. Lietzke often took long breaks from the game without practice and would return to competition without rehearsal. The family-first approach became Lietzke's distinctive professional identity.

What was Lietzke's signature shot?

Left-to-right fade. Bruce Lietzke was known for his trademark left-to-right fade as a lifelong fade hitter who never deviated from his shot shape. Lietzke famously was once told by his caddie that he hadn't touched his clubs during a long off-stretch, and his shot shape was exactly the same upon his return.

When did Lietzke pass away?

July 2018. Bruce Lietzke passed away on July 28, 2018 at age 67. Lietzke had been diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma) the previous year. Lietzke's family-focused approach and consistent professional success made him one of the most respected players of his era.

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