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
[edit]Boynton was born in Tampa, Florida and grew up in Orlando, Florida. He played college golf at Rollins College.[1]
Professional career
[edit]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)
[edit]- 1966 Ohio Open
- 1967 Ohio Open
References
[edit]- ^ "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".