Wargo was born in Marlette in the heart of "The Thumb" of Michigan, and grew up on a nearby dairy farm.

Prior to his career as a professional golfer, he had worked as an iron worker, assembly-line autoworker, bartender and fisherman in Alaska.

He spent most of his regular PGA career years as the head club pro at the Greenview GC that he owned until 2009 in Centralia, Illinois.

After reaching the age of 50, Wargo joined the Senior PGA Tour in 1993.

He has four victories including two senior major championships and over 100 top-10 finishes in this venue.