Texas High Grad William “Bill” Rogers became a world-renowned golf champion!

Golfer Bill Rogers kisses his winner’s trophy after the British Open Golf Championship, July 18, 1981, in Sandwich, England. (AP Photo)

He won the 1981 BRITISH OPEN championship, competing against the best golfers from all over the world.

While attending Texas High School, Bill excelled on the golf team. Another second to none leader from Texarkana and another superlative to celebrate!