Henry E. Williams

Background

Williams was born in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Career

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.

His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1950 Professional Golf Association 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. He was noted for excellence in the green-to-tee ball striking phase of the game, but was reputed to be a lousy putter.

1952 Tucson Open.

Achievements

• 1952 Tucson Open 1949 Philadelphia Professional Golf Association Championship 1951 Philadelphia Open Championship 1953 Philadelphia Professional Golf Association Championship 1954 Pennsylvania Open Championship 1955 Philadelphia Open Championship 1958 Philadelphia Professional Golf Association Championship 1962 Pennsylvania Open Championship, Jamaica Open 1968 Salisbury (Maryland) Open.

Membership

Williams, a life member of the Professional Golf Association of America, was inducted into the Berkshire County Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in 2001. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Section Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame.