Bill Will: A Legacy of Golf and Giving | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Bill Williamson, the beloved “Bill Will” who shaped Carolina golf forever, passed away at 95 after a life of triumphs on and off the course. A 1953 NCAA runner-up and architect of UNC’s best team finish ever, he stayed fiercely loyal to the program for decades. Beyond golf, he built a fortune as a savvy investor, founded his own firm, and poured over $100 million into philanthropy. Known for his boundless energy—working out, trading stocks, even painting in his nineties—he radiated kindness and optimism. His leadership elevated golf organizations nationwide, earning him the William C…