Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 2011
Steger becomes a part of the second-ever father-son duo to be inducted in the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame as he joins his father, Scott, who was inducted in 1988. Steger was a first team All-MAC honoree and was named to the All-MAC Tournament team in 2011. He was a second team All-MAC pick in 2010.
He was a 2011 Ping Division I All-Midwest Region recipient, and received back-to-back Indiana Golf Association John K. David Player of the Year honors after his collegiate career.
Steger represented Ball State at the NCAA Regionals -- tying for 49th out of 75 golfers in 2011. He qualified for the U.S. Amateur in 2009 and 2010, advancing to match play both times. Steger was crowned the 2010 Indiana Amateur Champion and the 2009 Indiana Public Links and IGA Match Play Champion.
After graduation, Steger went on to a successful professional career and recently won the PGA Indianapolis Open Championship in 2022.
A true Cardinal, Steger's mother Donna, his sister Lauren and wife Natalie, along with father Scott, all graduated from Ball State University. His mother also played golf for the Cardinals.
