Woody Blackburn

Woody T. Blackburn (born July 26, 1951) is an American former professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and 1980s.

Early life and amateur career Blackburn was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Buster Bishop's Florida Gators men's golf team from 1972 to 1975.Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 34, 37, 39, 41 (2010). Retrieved July 11, 2011. Blackburn was a member of the Gators' 1973 Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship and NCAA Championship golf team, together with future fellow PGA Tour golfers Phil Hancock, Gary Koch and Andy Bean.Robbie Andreu, "Top 25 Gator teams: #8 1973 Men's golf," Gainesville Sun (June 18, 2009). Retrieved April 20, 2010. Blackburn was a second-team All-SEC selection and an All-American during the Gators' championship season.GatorZone.com, Men's Golf, SEC Honors. Retrieved April 20, 2010.2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011. He graduated from Florida with bachelor's degree in journalism in 1973.

Professional career In 1975, he turned pro. Blackburn's first win was at the 1976 Walt Disney World National Team Championship with playing partner Billy Kratzert.Associated Press, "Blackburn Grabs 1-Shot Lead in Milwaukee Open," Sarasota Herald-Tribune, p. 3C (September 14, 1984). Retrieved April 20, 2010. He also finished in a five-way tie for first at the 1981 Quad Cities Open, but lost in a playoff to Dave Barr.Associated Press, "Barr Wins Quad Cities Open," Palm Beach Post, p. B7 (July 20, 1981). Retrieved April 20, 2010.

He had a notably bad run of missing the cut in twenty of twenty-one tournaments and lost his PGA card in 1984, and was forced to requalify for the tour with the rookies.Associated Press, "Miserable playoff has happy ending," Boca Raton News, p. 3C (February 18, 1985). Retrieved April 20, 2010. His second PGA Tour win came at the 1985 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open.Associated Press, "Blackburn Works Overtime At San Diego For 1st Win," Palm Beach Post, pp. 1C & 5C (February 18, 1985). Retrieved April 20, 2010. En route to his first and only individual PGA victory, Blackburn set the 54-hole scoring record at 18-under-par (198), which Tiger Woods tied in 2008.Associated Press, "Tiger Builds Lead to Eight at Torrey," Golf Channel (January 26, 2008). Retrieved April 20, 2010. His best finish in a major was a tie for fortieth at the 1985 PGA Championship.Golf Major Championships, Players, Woody Blackburn. Retrieved April 20, 2010.

Personal life Blackburn currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Professional wins (2) PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Nov 7, 1976 Walt Disney World National Team Championship(with Billy Kratzert)−28 (63-68-63-66=260)Playoff Gay Brewer and Bobby Nichols2Feb 17, 1985 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open−19 (66-66-66-71=269)Playoff Ron Streck

PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11976Walt Disney World National Team Championship(with Billy Kratzert) Gay Brewer and Bobby NicholsWon with birdie on third extra hole21981Quad Cities Open Dave Barr, Frank Conner, Dan Halldorson, Victor RegaladoBarr won with par on eighth extra holeConner, Halldorson and Regalado eliminated by birdie on first hole31985Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open Ron StreckWon with par on fourth extra hole

Results in major championships Tournament197719781979198019811982198319841985198619871988Masters TournamentCUTT47U.S. OpenT45CUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipCUTPGA ChampionshipCUT73T40

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

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