Charles Coody

Billy Charles Coody (born July 13, 1937) is an American professional golfer, best known for winning the 1971 Masters Tournament.

Contents

• Diamondback golf club owner charles coody discusses his diamond in the rough on access golf
• 1971 Masters Tournament Final Round Broadcast
• Other wins 1
• Senior PGA Tour wins 5
• Other senior wins 4
• Results timeline
• Summary
• US national team appearances
• References

Coody was born in Stamford, Texas and raised in Abilene, Texas. He attended Abilene Christian University before transferring to and graduating in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in Business from Texas Christian University; he made his pro debut in 1963.

Coody had three wins on the PGA Tour and three wins off Tour in his regular career. He played on the 1971 U.S. Ryder Cup team. Coody was known as one of the best iron players of his era.

As a senior, Coody played on the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions Tour), winning five times. Coody played his final Masters Tournament in 2006, then retired from active competition.

Coody was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. A college golf tournament, the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate, is named for him. He also lends his name to a charity event, the Charles Coody Classic.

Other wins (1)

1971 World Series of Golf

Senior PGA Tour wins (5)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Other senior wins (4)

1990 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Dale Douglass)

1994 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (with Dale Douglass)

1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (Legends Division with Dale Douglass)

1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (Legendary Division with Dale Douglass)

Results timeline

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place.

Summary

Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (1966 U.S. Open – 1971 Open Championship)

Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1968 PGA – 1969 Masters)

U.S. national team appearances

Professional

Ryder Cup: 1971 (winners)