Hall of Fame
Billy McKenzie was a member of the men's golf team from 2013 to 2017. He began his career at William Woods receiving the Mickelson Award as the top freshman in the country in 2014. Following his strong start in the program, McKenize ended his career as a four-time All-AMC recipient, a four-time NAIA All-American, and a four-time Northern California Golf Association (NGCA) All-American. Â
McKenzie led his team to four straight National Championship Finishes, four straight Top 4 National Golfstat Final Rankings, four straight AMC Championships, and a no. one ranking in the Final Poll in 2016. He also led the team to receive a school record 18-Hole Round: 25-Under Par, 263. He received AMC Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, AMC Individual Champion in 2015 and 2017, and was a finalist for the Jack Nicklaus Award (NAIA Player of the Year) in 2015, 2016, and 2017.Â
Following his time at William Woods, McKenzie pursued a career playing golf as a member of the PGA EuroPro Tour. McKenzie feels his greatest personal achievement was having the opportunity to attend College, as college is very different in the United Kingdom. He was able to grow and experience many things in his young adult life. He looks forward to bringing his skills back to William Woods to share his efforts with the University that made it all worthwhile.Â
