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Bob Wynn

1940 – 2005

Professional golfer

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About Bob Wynn

Lived 1940 – 2005 (aged 65). Bob Wynn was an American golfer.

Robert L. Wynn (January 27, 1940 – May 18, 2005) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.

Early life Wynn was born in Lancaster, Kentucky.

Professional career In 1966, Wynn turned pro. His victory at the 1976 B.C. Open was his only career win in a PGA Tour event. Wynn's final-round of 69 was enough to give him a one-stroke victory over Bob Gilder in that tournament. He had 17 career top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events. His best finish in a major championship was T24 at The Masters in 1977.

After reaching the age of 50 in 1990, Wynn joined the Senior PGA Tour, where had one career win, the 1993 NYNEX Commemorative. In 1997, he earned $177,874, and finished 2nd in the BankBoston Classic. He last played competitively in 2002, and ended with 12 top-10 finishes in Senior PGA Tour events.

Personal life Wynn lived in La Quinta, California and died in Loma Linda, California from lung cancer.

Professional wins (8) PGA Tour wins (1)

Other wins (6) 1970 Ohio Open 1971 Ohio Open 1972 Ohio Open 1975 Magnolia State Classic 1978 Belgian Omnium 1983 Northern California PGA Championship

Senior PGA Tour wins (1)

U.S. national team appearances PGA Cup: 1984

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Who was Bob Wynn?

professional golfer

When was Bob Wynn born?

Bob Wynn was born on 27 January 1940 in Lancaster.

When did Bob Wynn die?

Bob Wynn died on 18 May 2005.

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Bob Wynn was a golfer.

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Bob Wynn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Wynn

· Wikidata: Q4934474

· DBpedia: Bob Wynn

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