Norman Wood (golfer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Norman Wood (golfer)

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1947

Place of Birth: Prestonpans, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession: golfer

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Norman D.
Wood (born 8 January 1947) is a Scottish professional golfer. Wood was born in Prestonpans, Scotland.
He turned professional in 1965 and played on the European Tour in the 1970s.
His sole win on the European Tour came at the 1972 Italian Open.
He also played outside of Europe during the off-season.
His best international performance is probably a runner-up finish to Gary Player at the 1974 Australian Open.
He also won the Jamaica Open in 1973.
In 1975 he finished a career best 18th on the Order of Merit and played in the Ryder Cup, defeating Lee Trevino in his singles match.
He made his one appearance for Scotland in the World Cup that same year.Back problems forced Wood to become a club professional.
He worked at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados starting in 1978 and the Royal Guernsey Golf Club in Guernsey starting in 1982.
After turning 50, he played part-time on the European Seniors Tour for several seasons.