Frank Boynton (golfer)
| Frank Boynton | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Frank Ellis Boynton III |
| Born | August 26, 1936 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 2024 (aged 87) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Spouse | Betty Jordan |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| College | Rollins College |
| Turned professional | 1956 |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1969 |
| PGA Championship | T8: 1968 |
| U.S. Open | 27th: 1962 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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)
- 1966 Ohio Open
- 1967 Ohio Open
References
- ^ "Patton Out, Ward Among Survivors". Wilmington Morning Star. Wilmington, North Carolina. Associated Press. September 13, 1956. p. 11. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Turner, John (July 31, 2009). "Times of his life". Kerrville Daily Times. Kerrville, Texas.
- ^ "Frank Ellis Boynton IIII of Kerrville, TX: August 26, 1936 – June 13, 2024".