Background
Wood was born in Kingsville, Texas.
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Willie Wood
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He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and was a star member of the golf team, where he played alongside Bob Tway, Scott Verplank, and Tommy Moore.
Career
In 1983, he played on the Walker Cup team And later that same year joined the Professional Golf Association Tour by being medalist in the Professional Golf Association Tour Qualifying Tournament (Q-school). Wood has split his playing time between the Professional Golf Association Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
His best finish in a major championship was T12 at The Masters in 1997.
1977 United States. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1) Other wins Champions Tour wins (2).
Achievements
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1977 United States. Junior Amateur 1978 Professional Golf Association Junior 1979 Western Junior Professional Golf Association Tour playoff record (0–1) 1979 Nevada Open (as an amateur) 1983 Professional Golf Association Tour Qualifying Tournament 1984 Colorado Open 1990 Oklahoma Open 1995 Oklahoma Open Champions Tour playoff record (1–0).
Membership
Wood has a sister, Deanie, who was a member of the LPGA Tour. He makes his home in Edmond, Oklahoma and is a member of the "Oak Tree Gang", a group of touring professionals who all play at Oak Tree National in Edmond.
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American