How to Pronounce William C. Campbell (golfer)
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May 05, 1923 Huntington, West Virginia, United States Died on 30 Aug 2013 (aged 90)
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About William C. Campbell Golfer
- William Cammack Campbell (May 5, 1923 – August 30, 2013), often known as Bill Campbell or William C.
- Campbell, became one of the most distinguished amateur golfers in golf history.
- Campbell was two-time President of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and one time Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
- He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1990. Campbell was born in Huntington, West Virginia.
- He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy where he won his first tournaments, served in the U.S.
- Army in Europe during World War II and graduated from Princeton University in 1947 with a degree in history.
- Campbell was a star in collegiate golf and swimming competitions while at Princeton.
- With little desire to play professionally, Campbell ran his family's Huntington insurance firm for close to sixty years, served in the West Virginia State legislature and sat on numerous corporate boards. Campbell was also the stepfather of Academy Award-nominated actor Brad Dourif.
