Background
Boatwright, Purvis James was born on November 8, 1927 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Purvis James and Louise Ferguson Boatwright.
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Purvis James Boatwright
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Purvis James Boatwright, American Association executive. Recipient Richardson award Golf Writers Association American, 1990; inducted to Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame, South Carolina. Athletic Hall of Fame, Wofford College Hall of Fame. Named one of 100 Heroes of the 1st Century of Golf inAm. Member Somerset Hills Country Club (Bernardsville, New Jersey).
Education
Student, Georgia Institute Technology student, Wofford College.
Career
Executive secretary, Carolina Golf Association, 1959-1969; assistant director, United States Golf Association, Far Hills, New Jersey, 1969-1981; executive director rules and competitions, United States Golf Association, Far Hills, New Jersey, from 1981. Secretary World Council of Golf.
Membership
Member Somerset Hills Country Club (Bernardsville, New Jersey).
Connections
Married Nancy Blakely, August 3, 1951. Children: Cynthia, Purvis James III, Carolyn.
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April 5, 1991 (aged 63) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Richardson award Golf Writers Association American, 1990. Inducted to Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame, South Carolina. Athletic Hall of Fame, Wofford College Hall of Fame. Named one of 100 Heroes of the 1st Century of Golf inAm.Recipient Richardson award Golf Writers Association American, 1990. Inducted to Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame, South Carolina. Athletic Hall of Fame, Wofford College Hall of Fame.
Named one of 100 Heroes of the 1st Century of Golf inAm.