Francis Thomas Sprogell, Sr. (November 28, 1895 – July 31, 1978) was an American professional golfer who played in the early-to-mid 20th century.

[4] His formative years were spent in the west Philadelphia area where he lived on the same block with John McDermott and Morrie Talman.

The couple had three children: sons Donald and Frank, Jr. and a daughter, Dorothy.

[2] He was elected as the secretary of the PGA of America in December 1941 and remained in that post until 1946.

[5] Sprogell also spent a number of years working in Alabama where his daughter Dorothy was born.

[9] Sprogell started off in a first round match in good form, defeating Willie Hunter 3 and 1.