Date of Birth: June 24, 1931
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: February 7, 2015
Biography
Billy Casper, born William Earl Casper Jr., was an accomplished American professional golfer who was one of the most prolific winners on the PGA Tour from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Born in San Diego, California, Casper played golf from a young age and went on to become one of the sport’s most consistent and successful players. He turned professional in 1954 and quickly made a name for himself with his exceptional short game and putting skills. Over his career, Casper won 51 PGA Tour events, including three major championships: the 1959 and 1966 U.S. Opens, and the 1970 Masters Tournament. Casper also played on eight U.S. Ryder Cup teams and was a captain in 1979. Off the course, he was known for his deep faith and philanthropy, particularly his work with children’s charities. Casper passed away on February 7, 2015, leaving behind a legacy as one of golf’s greats.
5 Interesting Facts about Billy Casper
1. Billy Casper is ranked 7th on the all-time PGA Tour wins list.
2. He won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average five times.
3. Casper is often credited with popularizing the use of the “routine” pre-shot approach in professional golf.
4. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1978.
5. Casper once won a PGA Tour event, the 1968 Greater Greensboro Open, while consuming a diet primarily consisting of buffalo meat.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Billy Casper
1. “Golf puts a man’s character on the anvil and his richest qualities—patience, poise, restraint—to the flame.”
2. “The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today.”
3. “Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character.”
4. “I learned early on that most people who succeed in golf are the ones who put in the time and effort.”
5. “In golf, as in life, it’s the follow-through that makes the difference.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Billy Casper’s highest net worth achieved was approximately $20 million.
Children
Billy Casper had five children with his wife, Shirley: Linda, Judy, Billy Jr., Bob, and David.
Relevant Links
1. [Billy Casper’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Casper
2. [World Golf Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/billy-casper/
3. [PGA Tour Profile](https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01230.billy-casper.html
5. [ESPN Article on Billy Casper](https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/12299506/billy-casper-dies-83
