Frank Deighton
Frank William Gordon Deighton (21 May 1927 – 23 February 2018) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He won one of the leading Scottish amateur golfers of the 1950s.
| Frank Deighton | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Frank William Gordon Deighton |
| Born | 21 May 1927 Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland |
| Died | 23 February 2018 (aged 90) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality |  |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | 46th: 1960 |
As an individual, he won the Scottish Amateur twice, in 1956 and 1959. He represented Great Britain and Ireland in two Walker Cup matches, in 1951 and 1957, and also in the Commonwealth Tournament in 1954 and 1959.[1][2][3][4]
Amateur wins
- 1956 Scottish Amateur
- 1959 Scottish Amateur
Team appearances
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1951, 1957
- Commonwealth Tournament (representing Great Britain): 1954, 1959
- Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Amateurs): 1956, 1957
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References
- Davidson, Jack (29 March 2018). "Dr Frank Deighton, leading amateur golfer who combined sport with his work as a GP". The Scotsman.
- McAlpine, Stuart; Deighton, Nicky (10 March 2018). "Obituary - Frank Deighton, doctor and golfer". The Scotsman.
- "Death of Dr Frank Deighton at age of 90". www.scottishgolfview.com. 26 February 2018.
- Eley, Mark (5 March 2018). "Dr. Frank Deighton Has Died Aged 90". walkercup.co.uk.
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