Joseph Frederick Taggart (29 January 1906 – 6 September 1986)[1][2] was an English professional golfer of the inter-war period.

His father, Joe (1881–1944), was the professional at Wilmslow Golf Club.

Taggart's best finish in the Open Championship was tied for 11th place in 1928.

In the 1931 Open Championship Taggart started with a 70 to lie in second place behind Henry Cotton.

Fred succeeded his father as professional at Wilmslow in 1934.