Billy Maxwell
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Billy Joe Maxwell (born July 23, 1929) is an American golfer. He was born in Abilene, Texas. He won seven times on the PGA Tour after an impressive amateur career. He played college golf at North Texas State College and helped them win four consecutive NCAA Division I team championships (1949-1952). He also won the U.S. Amateur title in 1951. After college he served in the Army and turned pro in 1954. He also played on the 1963 Ryder Cup team and was elected to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. He has a twin brother, Bobby, who was also a golfer. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida where, along with former PGA touring pro, Chris Blocker, he owns and operates Hyde Park Golf Club, a Donald Ross designed course.
[edit] PGA Tour wins (7)
- 1955 (1) Azalea Open Invitational
- 1956 (1) Arlington Hotel Open
- 1957 (1) Hesperia Open Invitational
- 1958 (1) Memphis Open
- 1961 (2) Palm Springs Golf Classic, Insurance City Open Invitational
- 1962 (1) Dallas Open Invitational
[edit] Other wins
this list is probably incomplete
- 1956 Mexican Open
- 1961 Puerto Rico Open
[edit] See also
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