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Lanny Wadkins (Jerry Lanston Wadkins Jr.) was born on 5 December, 1949 in Richmond, Virginia, is an American professional golfer. Discover Lanny Wadkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

Popular As Jerry Lanston Wadkins Jr.
Occupation N/A
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 5 December 1949
Birthday 5 December
Birthplace Richmond, Virginia
Nationality United States

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Lanny Wadkins Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Lanny Wadkins height is 5ft 9in and Weight 175 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 9in
Weight 175 lb
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Who Is Lanny Wadkins's Wife?

His wife is Penelope

Family
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Wife Penelope
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Children 3

Lanny Wadkins Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lanny Wadkins worth at the age of 74 years old? Lanny Wadkins’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Lanny Wadkins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income professional

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1949

Jerry Lanston "Lanny" Wadkins Jr. (born December 5, 1949) is an American professional golfer.

1970

He won the 1970 U.S. Amateur, one stroke ahead of Tom Kite.

1971

Wadkins turned professional in 1971.

In the summer he won the Greater Bangor Open in Maine for his first professional victory.

1972

His first win on the PGA Tour came at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas in October 1972 where he finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Palmer, his scholarship benefactor.

Wadkins was later voted Rookie of the Year on the tour in 1972.

1973

Two more wins followed in 1973 before his form dipped for three years.

1977

He won 21 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including one major, the 1977 PGA Championship.

He bounced back to win his sole major title at the 1977 PGA Championship.

He prevailed on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff at Pebble Beach against Gene Littler.

It was the first time the sudden-death format was used in a stroke-play major championship.

Wadkins played for the United States in the Ryder Cup eight times between 1977 and 1993.

Wadkins collected 211⁄2 points during his Ryder Cup career, one of the very best records on either side in the history of the competition.

1978

He won the 1978 Victorian PGA Championship on the PGA Tour of Australia and the 1979 Bridgestone Open on the Japan Golf Tour.

1979

On the PGA Tour, Wadkins won 1979 Tournament Players Championship and was voted PGA Player of the Year in 1985.

He also finished runner-up at the 1979 German Open, 1980 Air New Zealand Shell Open, and 1990 Austrian Open.

He also won significant events in South America and Canada.

1984

At The Open Championship his best finish was fourth at St. Andrews in 1984.

1986

He ranked in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking for 86 weeks from the ranking's debut in 1986 to 1988.

Wadkins was born in Richmond, Virginia.

He has younger brother, Bobby Wadkins, who also became a professional golfer.

Wadkins attended Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield County.

After high school, he attended Wake Forest University on an Arnold Palmer golf scholarship.

He joined Kappa Sigma fraternity at Wake Forest.

Wadkins was runner-up in four subsequent majors (U.S. Open in 1986, PGA Championship in 1982, 1984, 1987) and finished third in the Masters three times (1990, 1991, 1993).

1992

Over his career, he picked up a win more seasons than not until 1992 when he achieved his twenty-first and final PGA Tour victory at the Canon Greater Hartford Open.

Like many star American golfers Wadkins was invited to play in a number of international tournaments.

1995

He also captained the team in 1995 at Oak Hill Country Club.

2000

Wadkins began play on the Champions Tour in 2000, and picked up a win in his first event at the ACE Group Classic in a four-way playoff.

As a senior, he divided his time between competition and broadcasting work with CBS Sports and did not become a regular winner at the senior level.

2002

Following the retirement of Ken Venturi in June 2002, Wadkins was the lead analyst for CBS for over four years, until he was replaced by Nick Faldo after the 2006 season.

He is currently the lead analyst for the Champions Tour on Golf Channel.

2006

Travis played on the Wake Forest University golf team 2006–2010.

2009

Wadkins was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009.

Lanny is married to Penelope Wadkins and they have three children: Jessica, Travis, and Tucker.

2011

Tucker played on the University of Arizona golf team from 2011–2015.

In 2011, Travis played on the eGolf Tour and made it to the final stage of the PGA Tour's Qualifying School but failed to earn a card.

A nephew, Ron Whittaker, is a professional golfer on the second-tier Web.com Tour with 77 PGA Tour starts.

PGA Tour playoff record (3–3)

European Tour playoff record (1–2)