Frank Beard
The main tournament wins for Frank Beard are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
America
Murata
Played as the Murata Reunion Pro-Am. Second-placed Walt Zembriski (USA) finished 2 shots behind Beard (USA), who recorded his first (and only) US Snr Tr win. [Stonebriar CC, Frisco, nr Dallas, Texas].
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Played as the Greater New Orleans Open Invitational (Apr 29-May 2). Second-placed Hubert Green (USA) finished 1 shot behind Frank Beard (USA), who recorded the last of his 11 PGA Tour wins. [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].
America
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Played as the American Golf Classic (Aug 6-9). Second-placed Tommy Aaron (USA), Jack Nicklaus (USA) and Bruce Crampton (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Frank Beard (USA), who recorded his 10th PGA Tour win. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
America
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Played as the Tournament of Champions (April 23-26). Second-placed Billy Casper (USA), Tony Jacklin (Eng) and Gary Player (RSA) finished 7 shots behind Beard (USA). [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].
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Played as the Westchester Classic (July 31-Aug 3). Second-placed Bert Greene (USA) finished 1 shot behind Beard (USA). [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
Awards
PGA Tour
Beard (USA) was the PGA Tour 1969 leading money winner, with earnings of $175,223 on the Tour. Dave Hill (USA) was second with $156,423; Jack Nicklaus (USA) was third with $140,167.
America
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Played as the "500" Festival Open Invitational (July 6-9). Second-placed Rod Funseth (USA) and Rives McBee (USA) finished 3 shots behind Frank Beard (USA), who recorded his third PGA Tour win of 1967. [Brickyard Crossing GC, at the time known as Speedway GC, Indianapolis, IN].
America
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Played as the Houston Champions International (May 3-7). Defending champion and second-placed Arnold Palmer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Frank Beard (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Cypress Creek course, Champions GC, Houston, TX].
America
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Played as the Tournament of Champions (April 13-16). Second-placed Arnold Palmer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Beard (USA). [Las Vegas National GC, Las Vegas, NV; at the time known as Stardust CC].
America
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Played as the Greater New Orleans Open Invitational (May 12-16). Second-placed Gardner Dickinson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Frank Beard (USA). Monday finish required after Sunday's play postponed due to rain. [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].
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Played as the Texas Open Invitational (April 22-25). Second-placed Gardner Dickinson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Frank Beard (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Oak Hills CC, San Antonio, TX].
Chevron Championship: Carlton Woods near Houston in Texas provides the stage for the first women’s major championship of 2025, where Nelly Korda defends her title. (April 24-27).
Soudal Open: successor to the Belgian Open, the Soudal Open takes place on the quiet, wooded North course of Rinkven Golfclub. Belgian stars Thomas Pieters and Nicolas Colsaerts will be vying for top honours. (May 22-25).
Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
Bernhard Langer: he may have played in his last Masters Tournament, but the 67-year-old German will be trying to extend his own record, and win a 13th senior major title at the 36th Regions Tradition. (May 15-18).
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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