Christopher Wood (golfer)
| Christopher Wood | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 20 December 1990 Brisbane, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sporting nationality | Australia |
| Residence | Brisbane, Australia |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2012 |
| Current tours | Asian Tour PGA Tour of Australasia |
| Former tour | PGA Tour China |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Christopher Wood (born 20 December 1990) is an Australian professional golfer who plays on PGA Tour of Australasia and Asian Tour. He won the 2021 Victorian PGA Championship and the 2025 NSW Open.[1]
Early life and amateur career
Wood was born in Brisbane. He won the Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches with Queensland twice, in 2010 and 2011, alongside Cameron Smith.[2][3]
Professional career
Wood turned professional in 2012 and joined the PGA Tour of Australasia, where he finished 3rd at the 2015 South Pacific Open Championship and at the 2016 Queensland PGA Championship. He won the 2017 Morobe Open in Papua New Guinea.[4]
In 2019, Wood also played on the PGA Tour China, where he recorded several top-10s.[5]
Wood won the 2021 Victorian PGA Championship at Moonah Links, and shot a course record 61 to take a four shot lead at the 102nd New Zealand Open in 2023, ultimately tying for 6th.[6]
He won the 2025 NSW Open at The Vintage after prevailing in a three-way playoff.[7]
In 2026, Wood earned status for the International Series on the Asian Tour by finishing top-10 at the LIV Golf Promotions event in Florida.[8]
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour of Australasia wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Feb 2021 | Victorian PGA Championship | −20 (69-66-66-67=268) | 1 stroke | James Anstiss, Michael Sim |
| 2 | 16 Nov 2025 | Ford NSW Open | −10 (73-70-67-68=278) | Playoff | Will Florimo, James Marchesani |
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Ford NSW Open | Will Florimo, James Marchesani | Won with birdie on fourth extra hole Florimo eliminated by par on third hole |
Other wins (1)
- 2017 Morobe Open (Papua New Guinea)
Team appearances
Amateur
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Queensland): 2010 (winners), 2011 (winners)
References
- ^ Salvado, John (16 November 2025). "Chris Wood drains birdie putt to win NSW Open". Golf Australia Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ "Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches – 2010" (PDF). Golf Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ "Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches – 2011" (PDF). Golf Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ "Accidental hero: Wood's clutch finish to claim Vic PGA". Golf Australia. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ "Christopher Wood". Official World Golf Ranking. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ "Australian bags course record to lead New Zealand Open". NZ Open. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ Priest, Evin (16 November 2025). "NSW Open: Chris Wood wins in marathon playoff in the Hunter Valley". Australian Golf Digest. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ Jourdan, Cameron (11 January 2026). "Who earned spots on LIV Golf after LIV Golf Promotions 2026?". Golfweek. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
External links
- Christopher Wood at the Official World Golf Ranking official site