Billy Maxwell

Billy Joe Maxwell (July 23, 1929 – September 20, 2021) was an American professional golfer.[1][2] Maxwell was born in Abilene, Texas. He won the U.S. Amateur title in 1951. 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.[3][4]

Billy Maxwell
Personal information
Full nameBilly Joe Maxwell
Born(1929-07-23)July 23, 1929
Abilene, Texas
DiedSeptember 20, 2021(2021-09-20) (aged 92)
Height5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st)
Nationality United States
ResidenceJacksonville, Florida
Career
CollegeNorth Texas State College
Turned professional1954
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins10
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour7
Best results in Major Championships
Masters TournamentT5: 1962
U.S. OpenT5: 1963
The Open ChampionshipDNP
PGA ChampionshipT5: 1963
U.S. AmateurWon: 1951
British AmateurT9: 1952

Maxwell died on September 20, 2021 at the age of 92.[5]

References

  1. "Player Stats for Billy Maxwell". PGA of America. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  2. Scot Beats Two Of Best Americans. May 30, 1952. p. 2. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19520530&printsec=frontpage&hl=en. Retrieved October 31, 2013. 
  3. "Past Winners & Results". Masters Tournament. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  4. USGA Championship Database Archived December 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Seven-time TOUR winner Billy Maxwell, a former Ryder Cup player, passes away". PGA Tour. Retrieved September 20, 2021.