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Bobby Wadkins

BobbyWadkins

USA

United States

Age73
Turned Pro1973
BirthplaceRichmond, VA
CollegeEast Tennessee State University
Career Wins4
Schwab Cup rank-
OWGR-
USA

United States

Profile

Height

6'1"

Weight

215lbs

Age

73

Birthday

Jul 26, 1951

Birthplace

Richmond, VA

Turned Pro

1973

Career Earnings

$7,171,346

College

East Tennessee State University

Residence

Richmond, VA

Plays From

Richmond, VA

Family

Wife, Linda; Casey Tanner

Personal

After attending the University of Houston for one year, earned All-America honors in 1972-73 at East Tennessee State.

Along with older brother, Lanny, kept Richmond, Va., city junior title in the family for six consecutive years. He won twice, with Lanny taking four titles.

Biggest thrill in golf was posting first Champions Tour victory at the Lightpath Long Island Classic and biggest thrill outside golf was when his son, Casey, was born. Son played in five national baseball tournaments.

Favorite athletes are Mickey Mantle, Arnold Palmer and his son, Casey, who played baseball at Wake Forest.

Favorite golf course is Cypress Point.

Was eight when his father got him started in golf.

Enjoys Vince Gill's music.

Good friend of former Miami Dolphins' owner Wayne Huizenga.