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Biography
Frank Ball (born c. 1892) was an English professional golfer of the early 20th century. He tied for third place in the 1924 Open Championship.
Early life
Ball was born circa 1892 in West Kirby, Merseyside, England, to William Henry Ball and Hannah Silcock Roscoe. He had four brothers and four sisters. His birthplace was but a short distance south of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake.
He sailed from Southampton on 29 October 1926 aboard RMS Andania to find new opportunities in America and quickly found work at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Golf career
1924 Open Championship
The 1924 Open Championship was held 26–27 June at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. The American golfer Walter Hagen won the second of his four Open Championships, one stroke ahead of runner-up Ernest Whitcombe. Ball finished in a tie for third place with Macdonald Smith.
Family
Frank's father, William (1856–1926), was a greenkeeper from Hoylake. Frank's brothers Tom, Sydney, William Henry (Harry) were also professional golfers, as was Harry's son Errie.
Death
Ball's date of death is unknown.