Warren Kenneth Wood (April 27, 1887 – October 27, 1926) was an American amateur

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er who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Early life

Wood was born on April 27, 1887 to John Wood and Maud M. Wood (née Heath). He married Maude Langon on June 28, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois. Two daughters, Marjorie and Frances, were born to the couple.Warren Wood
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Golf career

1904 Summer Olympics

In 1904, Wood was part of the American team which won the gold medal. He finished 10th in the team competition. In the individual competition, he finished 11th in the qualification and was eliminated in the first round of the match play.

Major amateur tournaments

Wood won the 1906

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. He also won the 1913

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and was runner-up twice more (1906, 1912). He was also runner-up in the 1910

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. Wood finished fourth in the 1907

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Later career

In a golf foursomes match contested on 19 August 1921, Wood and

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played against

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and Phil Gaudin. It is unclear who won the match but a large gallery of more than 2,000 spectators watched the match which was played at the Lincoln Park public links in Chicago. Sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Station held the ropes to keep the large throng of fans in order.

Military service

Wood was a soldier in

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. When the war concluded on November 11, 1918, he received his travel orders to return to the United States and departed

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on January 24, 1919 aboard the RMS ''Celtic'', arriving in New York on February 3.

Death and legacy

Wood died on October 27, 1926 in

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, aged 39. He was interred in

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, Chicago, Illinois. Wood is best remembered for helping the United States win a team gold medal in golf at the 1904 Summer Olympic games.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wood, Warren American male golfers Amateur golfers Golfers at the 1904 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in golf Medalists at the 1904 Summer Olympics Golfers from Chicago American military personnel of World War I 1887 births 1926 deaths