Frank Sprogell

Golf career Sprogell, who was described by golf writer Eddie Ervis as being "tall and ram-rod straight",

Sprogell on golf In 1959, Sprogell said, "being a golf pro is not really a job. It seems apart from working people. After all these years I still get a thrill when I turn the key to unlock the door to my pro shop because I know that today I'll talk more golf, meet new people, and teach someone something about golf". This was the first PGA Championship with a field of 64 in the bracket; the previous four had fields of 32 players. In the Friday final, Gene Sarazen defeated Emmet French 4 and 3.

Sprogell started off in a first round match in good form, defeating Willie Hunter 3 and 1. He continued to play well in a second round match in which he beat Dan Kenny 4 and 3. His luck ran out in a third round match against Gene Sarazen – the eventual winner of the tournament – and he was beaten by the score of 9 and 7 in 36 holes of match play. He finished T9 for the tournament.

Death and legacy Sprogell died on July 31, 1978, in Dunedin, Florida. His wife Helen preceded him in death in 1976.

Professional wins (2) 1921 Tennessee Open 1925 Michigan PGA Championship

Results in major championships Note: Sprogell never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

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"T" = Tied for a place DNP = Did not play R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play Yellow background for top-10

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