Frank Walsh (golfer)
Frank Walsh | |
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Walsh in 1933 | |
Personal information | |
Full name | Frank Andrew Walsh |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | December 23, 1902
Died | April 7, 1992 Martin, Florida[1] | (aged 89)
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 5 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 2[2] |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | T12: 1940 |
PGA Championship | 2nd: 1932 |
U.S. Open | T10: 1940 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
Frank Andrew Walsh (December 23, 1902 – April 7, 1992)[3][4] was an American professional golfer.
Early life
Walsh was born in Chicago, Illinois.[3] A number of his brothers were professional golfers including his elder brother, Tom, who was president of the PGA of America in 1940 and 1941.[4][5]
Professional career
Walsh reached the finals of the 1932 PGA Championship, losing to Olin Dutra. He also won two PGA Tour events.
Professional wins
this list may be incomplete
PGA Tour wins (2)
Source:[6]
Other wins
References
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- ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Copyright PGA Tour. Doubleday. p. 253. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
- ^ a b Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 196. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ^ a b "Frank Andrew Walsh". The Palm Beach Post. April 10, 1992. p. 5B – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tom Walsh: PGA 1940, 1941" (PDF). Golfdom. January 1972. p. 23.
- ^ "Frank Walsh". PGA Tour. Retrieved June 6, 2025.