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BOBBY WADKINS

UNITED STATES

Height:

6 ft, 1 in

Weight:

215 lbs

Birthday:

07/26/1951

College: East Tennessee State University (1973, Health and Physical Education)
Turned Pro: 1973
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Residence: Richmond, Virginia

DID YOU KNOW

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.