Henry Williams, Jr.

Henry Williams, Jr.

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. 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.cite web | title=Henry Williams bio | publisher=Fleetwood area historical society | url=http://www.fleetwoodpa.org/williams_henry.htm | accessdate=2008-01-13]

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 era. The tournament was held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. He was noted for excellence in the green-to-tee ball striking phase of the game, but was reputed to be a lousy putter.cite web | title=My Home Course Berkleigh County Club Kutztown, PA | author=Imber, Peter | url=http://www.golfclubatlas.com/arborybrae_.html |accessdate=2008-01-13]

Williams, a life member of the PGA, 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.

PGA Tour wins (1)

*1952 Tucson Open

Other wins

*1951 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1954 Pennsylvania Open Championship
*1955 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1962 Pennsylvania Open Championship, Jamaica Open
*1968 Salisbury (Maryland) Open

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