Steve Runge (born June 12, 1968) is an American college golf coach and former

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. Runge was born in Newport Beach, California. He played college golf at

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. He turned professional in 1992. Runge played on the

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from NT 1995 to 1996 and 2000 to 2006. He won once at the 2000

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. He also played various mini-tours during his career. After his playing career was over, Runge worked as a golf instructor at

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. In August 2011, he was hired as the men's golf coach at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. In August 2014, he became the head coach at the

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Professional wins (3)

Buy.com Tour wins (1)

Buy.com Tour playoff record (1–0)

Other wins (2)

*1997 Utah Open *2001 Panama Open

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