Hugh Boyle

Hugh F. J. Boyle (28 January 1936 – 23 May 2015) was an Irish professional golfer best known for his achievements in the mid-1960s.

Early life 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). 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.

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

Professional wins (5) Far East Circuit wins (1)

Other wins (4) 1966 Daks Tournament 1967 Irish PGA Championship, Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament 1970 Irish Dunlop Tournament

Results in major championships Note: Boyle only played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1972 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1967 World Cup (representing Ireland): 1967 R.T.V. International Trophy (representing Ireland): 1967 Double Diamond International (representing Ireland): 1971, 1972