BobbyWadkins
United States
United States
Bobby Wadkins
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.