Bill Wright (golfer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bill Wright
Personal information
Born	(1936-04-04)April 4, 1936 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died	February 19, 2021(2021-02-19) (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	United States
Career
College	Western Washington College of Education
Status	Professional
Best results in Major Championships
The Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	1966: CUT
The Open Championship	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP

William A. Wright (April 4, 1936 – 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.

Wright was born in Kansas City, Missouri and later lived in Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and View Park in Los Angeles, California. He played college golf at Western Washington College of Education, winning the 1960 NAIA Men's Golf Championship individual title.

Bill Wright in the early 1960s with wife Ceta, mother Madeline, and father Bob Wright

Wright turned professional in the early 1960s and played a few PGA Tour events. He played in the 1966 U.S. Open and five U.S. Senior Opens.

Bill Wright, first African American to win a USGA golf championship, photographed with Tiger Woods