Frank Deighton Explained

Frank Deighton
Fullname:	Frank William Gordon Deighton
Birth Date:	21 May 1927
Birth Place:	Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Death Place:	Glasgow, Scotland
Status:	Amateur
Masters:	DNP
Usopen:	DNP
Open:	46th: 1960
Pga:	DNP

Frank William Gordon Deighton (21 May 1927 – 23 February 2018) was a Scottish amateur golfer. He won one of the leading Scottish amateur golfers of the 1950s.

As an individual, he won the Scottish Amateur twice, in 1956 and 1959. He represented Great Britain and Ireland in two Walker Cup matches, in 1951 and 1957, and also in the Commonwealth Tournament in 1954 and 1959.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Deighton was a GP.^[1]

Amateur wins

• 1956 Scottish Amateur
• 1959 Scottish Amateur

Team appearances

• Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1951, 1957
• Commonwealth Tournament (representing Great Britain): 1954, 1959
• Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Amateurs): 1956, 1957

Notes and References

1. News: Dr Frank Deighton, leading amateur golfer who combined sport with his work as a GP . Jack . Davidson . . 29 March 2018.
2. News: Obituary - Frank Deighton, doctor and golfer . Stuart . McAlpine . Nicky . Deighton . . 10 March 2018.
3. Web site: Death of Dr Frank Deighton at age of 90 . www.scottishgolfview.com . 26 February 2018.
4. Web site: Dr. Frank Deighton Has Died Aged 90 . Mark . Eley . walkercup.co.uk . 5 March 2018.