Craig Wood (golfer)

Craig Ralph Wood (November 18, 1901 – May 7, 1968) was an American professional golfer in the 1930s and 1940s, the winner of 21 PGA Tour titles including two major championships and a member of three Ryder Cup teams (1931, 1933, 1935).

Craig Wood
Wood in 1933
Personal information
Full nameCraig Ralph Wood
Born(1901-11-18)November 18, 1901
Lake Placid, New York
DiedMay 7, 1968(1968-05-07) (aged 66)
Palm Beach, Florida
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseJacqueline Valentine (1907–1967)
Career
CollegeClarkson College
Rider College
Turned professional1920
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins28
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour21
Other7
Best results in major championships
(wins: 2)
Masters TournamentWon: 1941
PGA Championship2nd: 1934
U.S. OpenWon: 1941
The Open Championship2nd: 1933
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame2008 (member page)

Wood was the first player to lose all four major championships in extra holes. His major wins came late in his career at age 39, winning the first two of 1941, the Masters and U.S. Open.

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