Hugh Boyle (golfer)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ireland| Hugh Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Hugh F. J. Boyle |
| Born | 28 January 1936 Omeath, County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 23 May 2015 (aged 79) England |
| Sporting nationality | Ireland |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1952 |
| Former tour | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T8: 1967 |
Hugh F. J. Boyle (28 January 1936 – 23 May 2015) was an Irish professional golfer best known for his achievements in the mid-1960s.[1]
Boyle was born in Omeath, County Louth, Ireland.
Professional career
In 1966, he was the winner of both the Yomiuri International and the Daks Tournament, in 1965 he was second in the Senior Service Tournament while in 1967 he gained a second place in the Schweppes Open (PGA Championship).[2] He finished in eighth place at the 1967 Open Championship, behind the champion, Roberto De Vicenzo, and, second placed, Jack Nicklaus, at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club.[2] His final round of 68 was the best by a PGA member that year and won him the Tooting Bec Cup. He also won the Irish PGA Championship in 1967.
Boyle represented Ireland in the 1967 World Cup in Mexico City, partnering Christy O'Connor Snr. He played in the 1967 Ryder Cup team, where he lost twice against Arnold Palmer in the pairs and to Gay Brewer in the singles.[2]
Boyle held the professional course record at the Royal Norwich Golf Club with a score of 66.[3]
In 1983, Boyle became a head professional at the Royal Wimbledon Club, a position he retained for over twenty years.[2]
Professional wins (5)
Far East Circuit wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Apr 1966 | Yomiuri International | −2 (68-71-71-76=286) | 2 strokes |  Ted Ball |
