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Mark Wurtz (October 31, 1964 – March 25, 2020) was an American professional golfer.

Wurtz was born in Yakima, Washington. He played college golf at the University of New Mexico and turned pro in 1986.

Wurtz played mini-tours and the Canadian Tour[1] before earning his PGA Tour card for the 1994 season in Q School. Between 1994 and 2005, he played on both the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. On the PGA Tour (1994–95, 1998), his best finish was T-8 at the 1994 Motorola Western Open. On the Nationwide Tour (1996–97, 1999–2005), he won the 1997 Nike Shreveport Open.

Wurtz died at his home after a lengthy illness.[2]

Professional wins (7)

Buy.com Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner-up
1 Oct 12, 1997 Nike Shreveport Open −13 (68-63-71-73=275) 1 stroke United States Brian Kamm

Buy.com Tour playoff record (0–1)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 2001 Buy.com Inland Empire Open Australia Rod Pampling, United States D. A. Points Points won with birdie on third extra hole
Wurtz eliminated by birdie on first hole

Canadian Tour wins (2)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 Sep 15, 1991 Nissan Tournament Players Championship −6 (73-67-69-73=282) Playoff Canada Rémi Bouchard
2 Jul 13, 1997 Xerox Manitoba Open −8 (68-71-64-73=276) 2 strokes United States Duane Bock, United States Perry Parker

Other wins (4)

Results in major championships

Tournament 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
U.S. Open CUT CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Wurtz only played in the U.S. Open.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Raley, Dan (June 11, 2003). "Open Notebook: Time is on side of Yakima native". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  2. ^ "Obituary". The Desert Sun.


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