Frank Sprogell
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Francis Thomas Sprogell, Sr. (November 28, 1895 – July 31, 1978) was an American professional golfer who played in the early-to-mid 20th century. His best finish in a major championship was a tie for ninth place in the 1922 PGA Championship. He won the 1921 Tennessee Open and the 1925 Michigan PGA Championship.
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Frank Sprogell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Francis Thomas Sprogell | ||
Nickname | Frank | ||
Born | (1895-11-28)November 28, 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
Died | July 31, 1978(1978-07-31) (aged 82) Dunedin, Florida | ||
Sporting nationality | United States | ||
Spouse | Helen Donnelly Sprogell | ||
Children | 3 | ||
Career | |||
Turned professional | c. 1912 | ||
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||
Professional wins | 2 | ||
Best results in major championships | |||
Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
PGA Championship | T9: 1922 | ||
U.S. Open | T43: 1926 | ||
The Open Championship | DNP | ||
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Sprogell designed and built at least five golf courses in Michigan.[2] In 2015 he was inducted into the Michigan PGA Section Hall of Fame. Sprogell died in Florida in 1978.