Vic Wilk (born August 30, 1960) is an American professional golfer

Junior golf

Wilk is a three time

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winning titles in 1969, 1971 and 1973 in two different age divisions. He was one of the dominant junior players in Southern California winning over 100 tournaments by age 17. He was also a state ranked junior tennis player.

College years

Wilk was a four time Division II All-American and won the NCAA Division II Championship in 1982. He attended

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and was inducted into the CSUN sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

Professional career

Wilk's pro career has spanned over 21 years playing events in 18 countries. His most notable win came at the 1994

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, the first left-handed golfer to win on what was then the Nike Tour. Other notable wins include the 2002 Nevada Open and the 1991 Ft McMurray Rotary Classic on the

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. Wilk lives in

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with his wife and daughter.

Instructor

Wilk has established himself as a top golf instructor in Nevada having trained under Mac O'Grady, Greg McHatton, Hank Johnson,

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and

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Other interests

Wilk was also a model and child actor during his adolescent years and appeared in several films and popular TV commercials during the 1970s.

Consultant

Wilk has been a consultant for the Traditional rules of golf (TRGA) and has been a contributing author and part of the TRGA brain trust.

Professional wins (1)

Nike Tour wins (1)

External links

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Junior World 10-under
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilk, Vic American male golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Los Angeles Left-handed golfers California State University, Northridge alumni 1960 births Living people