Hugh Boyle (golfer)

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Hugh Boyle (born 28 January 1936) is a former Irish professional golfer best known for his achievements in the mid-1960s.

Boyle was born in Omeath, County Louth, Ireland. In 1966 he was the winner of both the Yominri Open and the Daks Tournament and in the following year gained a second place in the PGA and Senior Service Tournament’s.^[1] He finished in seventh place at The Open Championship, behind the champion, Roberto DeVicenzo, and, second placed, Jack Nicklaus, at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club.^[1] 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 with Christy O'Connor Snr. His continued success won him a place on the 1967 Ryder Cup team, where he played twice against Arnold Palmer in the pairs and Gay Brewer in the singles.^[1]

Boyle held the professional course record at the Royal Norwich Golf Club with a score of 66.^[2]

In 1983, Boyle became a head professional at the Royal Wimbledon Club, a position he retained for over twenty years.^[1]

Tournament wins

1966 Yominri Open, Daks Tournament
1967 Irish PGA Championship

Team appearances

Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1967
World Cup (representing Ireland): 1967

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Golfing pals, Retrieved on 20 July 2008
↑ Royal Norwich Golf Club:History 1915-date, Retrieved on 20 July 2008

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Name	Boyle, Hugh
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Date of birth	28 January 1936
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