Jerry Lanston "Lanny" Wadkins, Jr. (born December 5, 1949) is an American golfer. Wadkins was born in Richmond, Virginia. He attended Wake Forest University. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1970 and turned professional in 1971. His first win on the PGA Tour arrived quickly at the 1972 Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas and he was later voted 1972 PGA Rookie of the Year. Two more wins followed in 1973 before his form dipped for three years. Wikipedia
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