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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 |
Albert Woody Austin II (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 Becoming a Pro
Woody Austin was born in Tampa, Florida. He went to George D. Chamberlain High School. He was named the best golf player in his conference.
After high school, he studied at the University of Miami. He was part of their golf team. In 1986, he finished college and became a professional golfer.
Golf Career Highlights
Woody Austin quickly made a name for himself. In 1995, he was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player on the tour.
He 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. His last PGA Tour win was the 2013 Sanderson Farms Championship. He was one of the oldest winners in Tour history at that time.
The "Aquaman" Moment
During the 2007 Presidents Cup, something funny happened. Woody Austin tried to hit a golf ball while standing in a pond. He accidentally fell into the water! This moment earned him the nickname "Aquaman." Later, he even wore swimming goggles during a match.
Major Tournaments
Woody Austin had his best performance in a major tournament in 2007. He finished 2nd at the PGA Championship, right behind golf legend Tiger Woods. This great finish helped him reach the top 50 in the world golf rankings. His highest ranking was 29th in 2008.
In 2013, he faced a challenge at the PGA Championship. He was given a four-stroke penalty. This was because he had too many clubs in his golf bag. Golfers are only allowed to carry 14 clubs.
Success on the PGA Tour Champions
After playing on the PGA Tour for many years, Woody Austin moved to the PGA Tour Champions. This tour is for professional golfers aged 50 and older.
He quickly found success there. In March 2016, he won his first title on the PGA Tour Champions. It was the Tucson Conquistadores Classic. He won two more times that year. In 2018, he won the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. This was his fourth win on the senior tour.
Professional Wins
Woody Austin has won many tournaments in his career. Here are some of his biggest wins.
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. He has won 3 out of 4 playoffs.
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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| 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 |
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| 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
U.S. National Team
Woody Austin was part of the United States team for the 2007 Presidents Cup. His team won the event that year.
Hall of Fame
In 2008, Woody Austin was honored by his college. He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. He now lives in Derby, Kansas.
