Frank Phillips (golfer)

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Frank Stafford Phillips (24 July 1932 – 2 May 2023) was an Australian professional golfer. He was rated one of the best ball strikers of his era winning the 1957 and 1961 Australian Opens. He was a Life Member of the PGA of Australia from 2002. Phillips was born in Moss Vale, New South Wales on 24 July 1932. In Jack Pollard's book, Australian Golf: The Game and the Players, Phillips is described as "a tall Sydney professional who built an outstanding record in Australian golf in the 1950s and 1960s". Phillips was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours for service to golf. Phillips died at a nursing home in Bowral on 2 May 2023, at the age of 90.

Professional wins (35)

Asia Golf Circuit wins (5)

Australia and New Zealand wins (26)

European circuit wins (1)

Other wins (3)

Results in major championships

Note: Phillips never played in the PGA Championship. {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1968 Open Championship) "T" = tied

Team appearances

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