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Craig Wood

A Hall of Fame American professional golfer known for winning both the Masters Tournament and U.S. Open in 1941.
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Craig Wood was a Hall of Fame American professional golfer born November 18, 1901 in Lake Placid, New York (died May 8, 1968). Wood is known for his 1941 season when he won both the Masters Tournament and U.S. Open. Wood won the 1941 Masters Tournament at Augusta National defeating Byron Nelson by three strokes. Wood won the 1941 U.S. Open at Colonial Country Club defeating Denny Shute by three strokes. Wood won 21 PGA Tour titles. Wood was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1956.

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"Wood won two majors in '41."
"Masters and U.S. Open."
"Hall of Famer."

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Origin

Craig Ralph Wood was born November 18, 1901 in Lake Placid, New York. Wood developed his game as a young man and turned professional in the early 1920s. Wood established himself as one of the top American golfers of the 1930s and 1940s.

Rules & Context

Craig Wood won 21 PGA Tour titles including two major championships in 1941 (Masters and U.S. Open). Wood was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1956. Wood was known for his power and was famously involved in multiple memorable major championship moments.

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"Craig Wood won both the Masters Tournament and U.S. Open in 1941. Wood won the 1941 Masters defeating Byron Nelson by three strokes and the 1941 U.S. Open at Colonial defeating Denny Shute by three strokes. Wood was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1956. Wood famously finished runner-up multiple times before his 1941 breakthrough including the 1935 Masters where Gene Sarazen's albatross on 15 cost him the playoff loss."

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Wood's 1941 achievement?

Won Masters and U.S. Open. Craig Wood won both the 1941 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and the 1941 U.S. Open at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The double major championship victory established Wood among the elite American golfers of the early 1940s. The U.S. Open at Colonial was the only U.S. Open hosted at the Colonial Country Club.

What's the 1935 Masters connection?

Lost playoff to Sarazen. Craig Wood led the 1935 Masters Tournament when Gene Sarazen famously made a 4-wood albatross on the par-5 15th hole to tie Wood. Sarazen won the 36-hole playoff the next day. The 1935 Masters became one of the most famous in tournament history due to Sarazen's albatross. Wood would eventually win his Masters in 1941.

When was Wood inducted into the Hall of Fame?

1956. Craig Wood was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1956. The induction recognized his 21 PGA Tour victories, two major championships, and his impact on American golf during the 1930s and 1940s.

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