Billy Maxwell

Billy Joe Maxwell (July 23, 1929 – September 20, 2021) was an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career Maxwell was born in Abilene, Texas. He has a twin brother, Bobby, who was also a golfer.

Maxwell played college golf at North Texas State College and helped them win four consecutive NCAA Division I team championships (1949–1952). Maxwell also won the U.S. Amateur title in 1951. After an impressive amateur career, he served in the Army.

Professional career In 1954, Maxwell turned pro. Maxwell won seven times on the PGA Tour. He also played on the 1963 Ryder Cup team and was elected to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.

Maxwell resided in Jacksonville, Florida where, along with former PGA touring pro, Chris Blocker, he owned and operated Hyde Park Golf Club, a Donald Ross designed course.

Amateur wins This list is probably incomplete 1951 U.S. Amateur 1953 Mexican Amateur

Professional wins (10) PGA Tour wins (7)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–2)

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Other wins (3) this list is probably incomplete 1956 Mexican Open 1961 Puerto Rico Open 1973 Florida Open

Major championships

Amateur wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up 1951 U.S. Amateur 4 & 3 Joe Gagliardi

Results timeline Amateur

Professional Note: Maxwell never played in The Open Championship.

WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play

Sources: Masters, U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, PGA Championship, 1952 British Amateur

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (1963 Masters – 1971 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (three times)

U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1963 (winners)