Willie Wood (bowler)

For other people named Willie Wood, see Willie Wood (disambiguation).
Willie Wood
MBE
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born (1938-04-26) 26 April 1938 (age 86)
Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland
Sport
SportBowls
ClubGifford BC
Medal record
Representing  Scotland
World Outdoor Championships
Silver medal – second place 1980 Melbourne Men's fours
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Melbourne Men's team
Silver medal – second place 1984 Aberdeen Men's singles
Gold medal – first place 1984 Aberdeen Men's team
Silver medal – second place 1988 Auckland Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1988 Auckland Men's triples
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Worthing Men's triples
Gold medal – first place 1992 Worthing Men's team
Gold medal – first place 1992 Worthing Men's fours
Gold medal – first place 1996 Adelaide Men's triples
Gold medal – first place 1996 Adelaide Men's team
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Johannesburg Men's triples
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Johannesburg Men's fours
Gold medal – first place 2004 Ayr Men's triples
Gold medal – first place 2004 Ayr Men's team
Gold medal – first place 2008 Christchurch Men's triples
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Christchurch Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1978 Edmonton Men's pairs
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane Men's singles
Gold medal – first place 1990 Auckland Men's fours

William Walker Wood MBE (born 26 April 1938[1] in Haddington, East Lothian[2]) is a former Scottish professional bowls player, who has mainly competed in the outdoor or lawn form of the game. He is regarded as one of the leading bowlers of his generation and his list of achievements include appearing at eight Commonwealth Games and winning two gold medals and eight World Bowls Championship gold medals.

  1. ^ Newby, Donald (1987). Daily Telegraph Bowls Yearbook 88. Telegraph Publications. ISBN 0-86367-220-5.
  2. ^ "Willie Wood", Commonwealth Games Scotland, retrieved 7 July 2011