Frank Boynton (golfer)

Frank Boynton
Personal information
Full nameFrank Ellis Boynton III
Born(1936-08-26)August 26, 1936
DiedJune 13, 2024(2024-06-13) (aged 87)
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseBetty Jordan
Children2
Career
CollegeRollins College
Turned professional1956
Former tourPGA Tour
Professional wins2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentCUT: 1969
PGA ChampionshipT8: 1968
U.S. Open27th: 1962
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Frank Ellis Boynton III (August 26, 1936 – June 13, 2024) was an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Boynton was born in Tampa, Florida and grew up in Orlando, Florida. He played college golf at Rollins College.[1]

Professional career

In 1956, Boynton turned professional. Boynton played on the PGA Tour from 1958 to 1963 and again from 1967 to 1969.[2] His best finishes were a 2nd at the 1962 St. Petersburg Open Invitational and a T-2 at the 1968 Tucson Open Invitational. His best finish in a major was a T-8 at the 1968 PGA Championship.

After leaving the PGA Tour, Boynton started a financial services company in Kerrville, Texas called Boynton Financial.[3]

Boytnon died on June 13, 2024 in Kerrville.[4]

Professional wins (2)

References

  1. ^ "Patton Out, Ward Among Survivors". Wilmington Morning Star. Wilmington, North Carolina. Associated Press. September 13, 1956. p. 11. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  2. ^ Johnson, Sal; Seanor, Dave, eds. (2009). The USA Today Golfers Encyclopedia. New York, New York: Skyhorse Publishing. p. 67. ISBN 978-1-60239-302-8.
  3. ^ Turner, John (July 31, 2009). "Times of his life". Kerrville Daily Times. Kerrville, Texas.
  4. ^ "Frank Ellis Boynton IIII of Kerrville, TX: August 26, 1936 – June 13, 2024".