Woody Blackburn

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. 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. Blackburn was a second-team All-SEC selection and an All-American during the Gators' championship season. 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. He also finished in a five-way tie for first at the 1981 Quad Cities Open, but lost in a playoff to Dave Barr.

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. His second PGA Tour win came at the 1985 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open. 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. His best finish in a major was a tie for fortieth at the 1985 PGA Championship.

Personal life

Blackburn currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour wins (2)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut

"T" = tied

References

References

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2. Robbie Andreu, "[http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090618/ARTICLES/906049959/1136/sports Top 25 Gator teams: #8 1973 Men's golf]," ''Gainesville Sun'' (June 18, 2009). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
3. GatorZone.com, Men's Golf, [http://www.gatorzone.com/golf/men/history.php?his=honors.html SEC Honors]. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
4. ''[http://www.gatorzone.com/golf/men/media/2008/pdf/5_history.pdf 2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide]'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011.
5. Associated Press, "[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y2ceAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2957,3216934&dq=woody+blackburn&hl=en Blackburn Grabs 1-Shot Lead in Milwaukee Open]," ''Sarasota Herald-Tribune'', p. 3C (September 14, 1984). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
6. Associated Press, "[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rP4sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=88wFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2728,6146371&dq=woody+blackburn&hl=en Barr Wins Quad Cities Open]," ''Palm Beach Post'', p. B7 (July 20, 1981). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
7. Associated Press, "[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SOAPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fo0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5470,4155701&dq=woody+blackburn&hl=en Miserable playoff has happy ending]," ''Boca Raton News'', p. 3C (February 18, 1985). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
8. Associated Press, "[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19850218&id=7EkjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=o84FAAAAIBAJ&pg=6745,6555354 Blackburn Works Overtime At San Diego For 1st Win]," ''Palm Beach Post'', pp. 1C & 5C (February 18, 1985). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
9. Associated Press, "[http://www.thegolfchannel.com/tour-insider/tiger-builds-lead-torrey-24871/ Tiger Builds Lead to Eight at Torrey]," Golf Channel (January 26, 2008). Retrieved April 20, 2010.
10. Golf Major Championships, Players, [http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=439 Woody Blackburn]. Retrieved April 20, 2010.