Mark Wurtz (October 31, 1964 – March 25, 2020) was an American

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Early life and amateur career

Wurtz was born in

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. He played college golf at the

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Professional career

In 1986, Wurtz turned pro. He played mini-tours and the

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before earning his

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card for the 1994 season in Q School. Between 1994 and 2005, he played on both the PGA Tour and

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. On the PGA Tour (1994–95, 1998), his best finish was T-8 at the 1994

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. On the Nationwide Tour (1996–97, 1999–2005), he won the 1997 Nike Shreveport Open.

Death

Wurtz died at his home after a lengthy illness.

Professional wins (7)

Buy.com Tour wins (1)

Buy.com Tour playoff record (0–1)

Canadian Tour wins (2)

Other wins (4)

*1992

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*1999 Giusti Open (Oregon) *2000 Giusti Open (Oregon *2001 Southern Arizona Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
''Note: Wurtz only played in the U.S. Open.''

References

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