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].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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