Billy Charles Coody was born on July 13,1937 and is an American professional golfer, best known for winning the 1971 Masters Tournament.
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14 Facts About Charles Coody
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Charles Coody 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.
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Charles Coody won two regular PGA Tour events early in his career and was known as one of the best iron players of his era.
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Charles Coody remained in the lead entering the final round but was expected to lose to co-leader Jack Nicklaus who had won the 1971 PGA Championship two months earlier.
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Charles Coody again hit his approach into the bunker on the 16th and made bogey.
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Charles Coody, playing behind, made a customary birdie on the 15th and a clutch 15-foot putt on the 16th for another birdie.
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Charles Coody had four three-putts for the round and shot 37 on the back nine without a birdie.
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Charles Coody had his share of success after his Masters victory.
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Charles Coody represented the United States for the only time in the 1971 Ryder Cup.
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Charles Coody had chances to win additional majors at the 1976 PGA Championship and 1977 PGA Championship.
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When he turned 50, Charles Coody played on the Senior PGA Tour with a decent amount of success, winning five times.
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Charles Coody retired from active competition at the 2006 event having played 38 of the last 39 Masters.
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Charles Coody was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Charles Coody's son Kyle was a professional golfer in the 1980s and 1990s.
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