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GARY OSTREGA
(The Big Break VI: Trump National)
Birthdate: 9/10/53
Residence: Westfield, N.J.
Hometown: Westfield, N.J.
Occupation: Golf Instructor
Marital Status/Children: Married/3
Home Golf Course: Hyatt Hills Golf Course, Clark, N.J.
Collegiate Golf Experience: Illinois State University
Hobbies: Physical fitness, bone fishing and family vacations
Bio Update: Since leaving The Big Break VI: Trump National, Gary has gone back to teaching, sorting out issues with his father's house, and hit a deer with his car, nearly killing himself. He watches every new Big Break episode each week with a group of friends at a local bar, which was subsequently the basis of an article in the local newspaper. The first time he was recognized was at a supermarket, and he found the experience to be “bizarre.” It seems that the guys he meets that watch the show always point out the negative shots, and the women always point out the positives. Gary says that he's been humbled by the whole experience, and has no idea what to expect for his second go around, other than the fact that he'll be more mentally prepared.
The Big Break VI Bio: At Illinois State, Gary captained a team that included longtime PGA TOUR pro D.A. Weibring and earned All-American honors. After college, he worked as a bartender and played money matches in the Chicago area. He saved enough money to go to Florida and played some mini-tour events. He finished second in the first tournament he played and likes to say he has been “parlaying” that money ever since. Gary made it through the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament on his third attempt and played on TOUR from 1977-79. In his early years on TOUR, money was tight and he would sleep in his car to conserve funds. After losing his card, he became a golf teacher and played on various tours. A career highlight was competing in the 2004 U.S. Senior Open where his son, Geoffrey, caddied for him.
The Big Break VI Results: Gary made it to the final three, but was eliminated in episode nine.
What's In Gary's Bag:
Driver: Titleist 906 r 9.5 degrees Matrix Ozik shaft
Fairway Wood: Tour Exotics 15 degrees Aldila Prototype 'By You'
Hybrid: Nakashima 19 degrees Aldila Prototype 'By You'
Irons: Ping I-5 4-Lob wedge Dynalite X-100
Putter: Yes Olivia Model
Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
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