In 1975 Wood finished a career-best 18th on the Order of Merit and played in the Ryder Cup. Wood had a good start to the season, finishing joint runner-up in the Madrid Open, an event reduced to 36 holes by bad weather. He was also sixth in the Portuguese Open and the French Open and 14th in the Penfold PGA Championship.
In 1975, Wood had a successful golfing year, finishing 18th on the Order of Merit and playing in the Ryder Cup. He started the season strong with a second-place finish at the Madrid Open (reduced to 36 holes due to weather). He also performed well at the Portuguese Open, French Open, and Penfold PGA Championship.