Bio

James R. “Richie” Williams

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2008-2010) / Golf
Wiggins, Mississippi

At the time of his induction in 2010, Richie Williams held the eighth all-time-lowest scoring average in MGCCC history and the third all-time-lowest scoring average in a two-year career at the college. He held third place in all-time birdies at the college and was ranked 36^th in the nation in 2009-2010.

He won five individual titles — the most in MGCCC history. He had the fifth all-time best individual score for a season, 726-181 for the 2009-2010 season, and tied for low-round score in the college history (66). He holds the record for the lowest 36-hole total in the college’s history (138 during his 2009-2010 season).

In 2009, he won the Hubert Tucker Award for the best scoring average for the season, with a 72.80 per round average. He was named Mississippi Association of Community Colleges First Team All-State in 2009 and was named National Junior College Athletic Association All-Region 23 that same year. Williams graduated in 2012 from the University of Southern Illinois with a degree in business management.