Henry Williams Jr.
Personal information
Full nameHenry E. Williams Jr.
Born(1917-01-20)January 20, 1917
Reading, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 8, 2002(2002-02-08) (aged 85)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins10
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour1
Other9
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT47: 1951
PGA Championship2nd: 1950
U.S. OpenT36: 1952
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Henry E. Williams Jr. (January 20, 1917 – February 8, 2002) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.

Williams was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. Like most professional golfers of his generation, Williams earned his living primarily as a club professional. Williams was a pro at the Tully-Secane Country Club in Secane, Pennsylvania.[1] From 1951 to 1975, he was the head pro at the Berkleigh Country Club near Kutztown, Pennsylvania about halfway between Allentown and Reading. From 1976 until his retirement in 1993, he was head pro at Moselem Springs Country Club. He lived most of his adult life in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.[2][3]

Williams won once on the PGA Tour, the 1952 Tucson Open. His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1950 PGA Championship. He was defeated by Chandler Harper (4 & 3) in the match play final. The tournament was held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.[2] He was noted for excellence in the green-to-tee ball striking phase of the game, but was reputed to be a lousy putter.[3]

Williams, a life member of the PGA of America, was inducted into the Berks County Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in 2001. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Section PGA Hall of Fame.[2]

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (1)

Other wins (9)

References

  1. ↑ Barrett, David (2010). Miracle at Merion: The Inspiring Story of Ben Hogan's Amazing Comeback and Victory at the 1950 U.S. Open. New York: Skyhorse Publishing. p. 196. ISBN 978-1-61608-082-2. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Henry Williams bio". Fleetwood area historical society. Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2008.
  3. 1 2 Imber, Peter. "My Home Course Berkleigh County Club Kutztown, PA". Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2008.
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