Frank Walsh (golfer)

Frank Walsh
Walsh in 1933
Personal information
Full nameFrank Andrew Walsh
Born(1902-12-23)December 23, 1902
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 7, 1992(1992-04-07) (aged 89)
Martin, Florida[1]
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins5
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour2[2]
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT12: 1940
PGA Championship2nd: 1932
U.S. OpenT10: 1940
The Open ChampionshipDNP

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

  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Copyright PGA Tour. Doubleday. p. 253. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Frank Andrew Walsh". The Palm Beach Post. April 10, 1992. p. 5B – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Tom Walsh: PGA 1940, 1941" (PDF). Golfdom. January 1972. p. 23.
  6. ^ "Frank Walsh". PGA Tour. Retrieved June 6, 2025.