Mark Wurtz (October 31, 1964 – March 25, 2020) was an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Wurtz was born in Yakima, Washington. He played college golf at the University of New Mexico.
Professional career In 1986, Wurtz turned pro. He played mini-tours and the Canadian Tour 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.
Death Wurtz died at his home after a lengthy illness.
Professional wins (7) Buy.com Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Oct 12, 1997Nike Shreveport Open−13 (68-63-71-73=275)1 stroke Brian Kamm
Buy.com Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult12001Buy.com Inland Empire Open Rod Pampling, D. A. PointsPoints won with birdie on third extra holeWurtz eliminated by birdie on first hole
Canadian Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 15, 1991Nissan Tournament Players Championship−6 (73-67-69-73=282)Playoff Rémi Bouchard2Jul 13, 1997Xerox Manitoba Open−8 (68-71-64-73=276)2 strokes Duane Bock, Perry Parker
Other wins (4) 1992 California State Open 1999 Giusti Open (Oregon) 2000 Giusti Open (Oregon 2001 Southern Arizona Open
Results in major championships Tournament19941995199619971998199920002001200220032004U.S. OpenCUTCUT
CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Wurtz only played in the U.S. Open.
See also 1993 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1994 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1997 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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