About Bill Collins
Lived 1928 – 2006 (aged 77). Bill Collins was an American golfer.
William R. Collins (September 23, 1928 – April 8, 2006) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s and the Senior PGA Tour in the 1980s.
Early life Collins was born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.
Professional career Collins joined the PGA Tour in 1958 He was a member of the victorious 1961 Ryder Cup team.
Collins was forced to quit the Tour after back surgery in 1963. In 1965, he took a club pro job at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York and remained there until December 1981.
Death Collins died in Woodstock, Georgia at the age of 77.
Professional wins (7) PGA Tour wins (4)
PGA Tour playoff record (1–3) Source:
Other wins (2) 1956 Metropolitan PGA Championship 1975 Metropolitan PGA Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (1)
U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1961 (winners)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Collins?
professional golfer
When was Bill Collins born?
Bill Collins was born on 23 September 1928 in Meyersdale.
When did Bill Collins die?
Bill Collins died on 8 April 2006.
What was Bill Collins's occupation?
Bill Collins was a golfer.
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Bill Collins was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Collins (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Collins. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-golfer/
MLA: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-collins-golfer/.
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