Bill Wright (golfer)
| Bill Wright | |
|---|---|
Western Washington College of Education | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 1966: CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
William A. Wright (April 4, 1936 โ February 19, 2021) was an American golfer. He was the first African-American to win a USGA event, winning the 1959 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.[1][2][3]
Wright was born in
Western Washington College of Education, winning the 1960 NAIA Men's Golf Championship individual title.[1][3]
Wright turned professional in the early 1960s[3] and played a few PGA Tour events. He played in the 1966 U.S. Open and five U.S. Senior Opens.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d Sandomir, Richard (February 25, 2021). "Bill Wright, Who Broke a Color Barrier in Golf, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Shefter, David (February 24, 2016). "1959: Wright's Breakthrough Win". USGA.
- ^ a b c d Madison, Paul (July 2, 2019). "July 18, 1959 โ Western's Bill Wright breaks color line in American golf". Western Washington University Vikings.
External links
- Bill Wright at the PGA Tour official site
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