Woody Austin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woody Austin |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Albert Woody Austin II |
| Nickname | Aquaman |
| Born | January 27, 1964 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Derby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Miami |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 11 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 4 |
| Champions Tour | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | CUT: 1996, 2008 |
| U.S. Open | T23: 1996 |
| The Open Championship | T39: 2008 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 2007 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PGA Tour Rookie of the Year |
1995 |
Woody Austin (born January 27, 1964) is an American professional golfer. He played most of his career on the PGA Tour. Now, he plays on the PGA Tour Champions, which is for older golfers.
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Early Life and Golf Start
Woody Austin was born in Tampa, Florida. He went to George D. Chamberlain High School. He graduated in 1982 and was named the best golf player in his conference. After high school, he attended the University of Miami. He was a member of the university's golf team. In 1986, Woody graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
Woody Austin became a professional golfer in 1986. He quickly made a name for himself. In 1995, he earned the title of PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player on the PGA Tour.
Big Wins on the PGA Tour
Woody Austin has won four times on the PGA Tour. His first win was the 1995 Buick Open. He also won the 2004 Buick Championship. In 2007, he won the Stanford St. Jude Championship. He played an amazing final round, shooting a score of 62. His fourth win was the 2013 Sanderson Farms Championship. At that time, he was one of the oldest winners in the Tour's history.
Memorable Moments and Nickname
Woody Austin is known for some interesting moments on the golf course. During the 1997 Verizon Heritage tournament, he once hit his head with his putter. He hit it so hard that the club bent!
In 2007, he finished second at the PGA Championship. This was his best finish ever in a major golf tournament. This great performance helped him get into the top 50 golfers in the world. His highest ranking was 29th in 2008.
During the 2007 Presidents Cup, Woody Austin became known as "Aquaman." This happened when he fell into a pond while trying to hit a golf shot. He was trying to hit the ball with one foot in the water. Later, he even wore swimming goggles during a match!
Later Career and Senior Tour
After facing some challenges, Woody Austin won the 2013 Sanderson Farms Championship. This was his first PGA Tour win in six years. Even though this win helped him keep his tour card, he decided to focus on the PGA Tour Champions. This tour is for golfers aged 50 and older.
In March 2016, Woody Austin won his first tournament on the PGA Tour Champions. It was the Tucson Conquistadores Classic. He won by just one stroke. He had a fantastic year in 2016, winning two more times on the senior tour. On October 21, 2018, he won the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. This was his fourth senior victory.
Personal Life
Woody Austin lives in Derby, Kansas.
Awards and Recognition
In 2008, Woody Austin was honored by his old college. He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. This recognized his achievements in golf.
Professional Wins (10)
Woody Austin has won a total of 10 professional golf tournaments.
PGA Tour Wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6, 1995 | Buick Open | −18 (63-68-72-67=270) | Playoff |  Mike Brisky |
| 2 | Aug 29, 2004 | Buick Championship | −10 (68-70-66-66=270) | Playoff | Tim Herron |
| 3 | Jun 10, 2007 | Stanford St. Jude Championship | −13 (72-66-67-62=267) | 5 strokes |  Brian Davis |
| 4 | Jul 21, 2013 | Sanderson Farms Championship | −20 (69-65-67-67=268) | Playoff | Cameron Beckman, Daniel Summerhays |
PGA Tour Playoff Record (3–1) Woody Austin has a good record in playoffs on the PGA Tour, winning 3 out of 4.
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Buick Open | Mike Brisky |
Won with par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2003 | MCI Heritage | Davis Love III |
Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole |
| 3 | 2004 | Buick Championship | Tim Herron |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 4 | 2013 | Sanderson Farms Championship | Cameron Beckman, Daniel Summerhays |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other Wins (2)
- 1993 Waterloo Open Golf Classic
- 2007 Merrill Lynch Shootout (with Mark Calcavecchia)
PGA Tour Champions Wins (4)
| Legend |
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| Charles Schwab Cup playoff events (1) |
| Other PGA Tour Champions (3) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 20, 2016 | Tucson Conquistadores Classic | −16 (65-70-65=200) | 1 stroke | Jim Carter |
| 2 | Apr 17, 2016 | Mitsubishi Electric Classic | −11 (72-69-64=205) | Playoff | Wes Short Jr. |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2016 | Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf (with Michael Allen) |
−23 (49-59-48=156) | 1 stroke | Roger Chapman and  David Frost |
| 4 | Oct 21, 2018 | Dominion Energy Charity Classic | −11 (68-68-69=205) | 1 stroke |  Bernhard Langer |
PGA Tour Champions Playoff Record (1–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Mitsubishi Electric Classic | Wes Short Jr. |
Won with par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2016 | Boeing Classic | Bernhard Langer, Kevin Sutherland |
Langer won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2019 | Hoag Classic | Kirk Triplett |
Lost to eagle on second extra hole |
Other Senior Wins (1)
- 2017 Diamond Resorts Invitational
Major Championship Results
Woody Austin has played in many major golf championships. His best finish was 2nd place at the 2007 PGA Championship.
| Tournament | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
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| Masters Tournament | CUT | ||||
| U.S. Open | T23 | ||||
| The Open Championship | CUT | ||||
| PGA Championship | T23 | T69 |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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| Masters Tournament | CUT | |||||||||
| U.S. Open | T37 | CUT | T48 | T32 | CUT | T71 | ||||
| The Open Championship | T39 | |||||||||
| PGA Championship | T27 | T62 | T66 | T16 | 2 | CUT | T36 |
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||||
| U.S. Open | ||||
| The Open Championship | ||||
| PGA Championship | CUT |
Top 10 Did not play CUT = missed the halfway cut (did not play enough rounds)
"T" indicates a tie for a place.
Summary of Major Results
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
| Totals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 14 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (from 2003 U.S. Open to 2006 PGA)
Results in The Players Championship
The Players Championship is another very important golf tournament.
| Tournament | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
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| The Players Championship | T67 | CUT |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | T61 | CUT | CUT | T16 | CUT | 73 | CUT | T21 | T22 |
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
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| The Players Championship | T56 | CUT |
Did not play CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships
The World Golf Championships are a series of important tournaments for top golfers.
| Tournament | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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| Match Play | QF | ||||
| Championship | T44 | ||||
| Invitational | T36 | T56 | T52 | T15 |
Top 10 Did not play QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = tied
Results in Senior Major Championships
Woody Austin has also done well in major championships on the PGA Tour Champions.
| Tournament | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| The Tradition | T29 | T47 | T16 | NT | T15 | T45 | T28 | T75 | T46 | |||
| Senior PGA Championship | 3 | T64 | CUT | T33 | 11 | NT | T11 | T29 | CUT | T57 | T46 | |
| Senior Players Championship | T26 | T25 | T46 | 13 | T7 | T5 | T58 | T5 | T27 | T70 | ||
| U.S. Senior Open | T3 | T26 | T24 | CUT | CUT | T11 | NT | T28 | CUT | T57 | CUT | CUT |
| Senior British Open Championship | T5 | T23 | T15 | T12 | T7 | NT | T28 | T47 |
Top 10 Did not play CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. National Team Appearances
- Presidents Cup: 2007 (winners)
