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


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About Norman Wood (golfer)

  • 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.

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