Craig Wood (Golfer) - On This Day

Profession: Golfer

Biography: Craig Wood was an American professional golfer known for winning the Masters and U.S. Open in 1941, as well as 21 PGA Tour titles.

While Wood turned professional at 18 years old, he would not win a major championship until 1941 when he was 39 years old.

Born: November 18, 1901
Birthplace: Lake Placid, New York, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Died: May 7, 1968 (aged 66)
Cause of Death: A heart attack

Playing Career

• 1933-07-08 British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Denny Shute beats fellow American Craig Wood by 5 strokes in a 36-hole Saturday playoff to win his only Open title
• 1934-03-25 1st Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Horton Smith wins with 20-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole, 1 stroke ahead of Craig Wood
• 1934-07-29 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Park CC: Paul Runyan wins the first of his two PGA crowns, defeating Craig Wood in 38 holes
• 1935-04-08 2nd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Gene Sarazen wins Monday playoff with Craig Wood by 5 strokes
• 1939-06-12 US Open Men's Golf, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Byron Nelson wins by 3 strokes from Craig Wood and 7 ahead of Denny Shute in a 36-hole playoff to claim the second of his 5 major titles
• 1941-04-06 8th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Craig Wood wins his first major title, 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Byron Nelson; Masters' first wire-to-wire champion
• 1941-06-07 US Open Men's Golf, Colonial CC, Fort Worth: In sweltering heat, Craig Wood wins by 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Denny Shute

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