Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

William Cammack Campbell

(1923 – 2013)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

1. William Cammack Campbell Marker

Inscription.

William Cammack Campbell. (1923 – 2013). I like to see a man proud of the place he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. , Abraham Lincoln. , William Cammack Campbell (1923-2013) was the most notable international amateur golf champion and luminary in the post-Bob Jones era. Rarely does athletic ability and administrative judgement come together in one champion. , Mr. Campbell was the only man in the long history of golf to have served both as President of the United States Golf Association and Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. He was one of just three Americans ever chosen to captain the Royal and Ancient, which was founded in 1754. , Mr. Campbell and his wife, Joan, maintained a family home in and nearby Lewisburg for nearly 50 years. It was from this home that he would travel in the summer months to compete all over the world and more particularly at the Greenbrier. , Born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, his prowess for golf developed there from the age of three. When he was 15, he first played in the U.S. Amateur. His college education was interrupted by World War II during which he served as an artillery officer in the European theater, winning a Bronze Star, and rising to the rank of captain. , Between 1941 and 1971, Mr. Campbell qualified for 37 Amateur Championships, including a record 33 consecutively. He won the 1964 U.S. Amateur. He won the West Virginia Amateur Championship 15 times; the West Virginia Open three times, four North and South Amateurs, two Tam O'Shanter, and one Mexican Amateur. He spanned the most years, 24, as a Walker Cup player from any country. In 1954, he was runner-up In the British Amateur. , Mr. Campbell spent three years in the West Virginia House of Delegates, He was known for his relentless support of the Cammack Children’s Center that was founded by his maternal grandfather in Huntington. , At the age of 65, he was the first serving Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club since 1948 to play in the British Amateur. When inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1990, his formal citation included the following: “In the 1947 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, he hit his first two drives out of bounds, but chipped In to half the hole and went on to win the match.” , Ultimately, his highest honor in the game was his selection as Captain of the Royal and Ancient. He was chosen for his humility, self-effacing humor, sportsmanship, respect, achievement, longevity, and a determination to preserve the best of golf. In the five centuries of its history, the game of golf will record that he was one of Its great, gentle men. LEWISBURG FOUNDATION 2016 It f

I like to see a man proud of the place he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. —Abraham Lincoln.

William Cammack Campbell (1923-2013) was the most notable international amateur golf champion and luminary in the post-Bob Jones era. Rarely does athletic ability and administrative judgement come together in one champion.

Mr. Campbell was the only man in the long history of golf to have served both as President of the United States Golf Association and Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. He was one of just three Americans ever chosen to captain the Royal & Ancient, which was founded in 1754.

Mr. Campbell and his wife, Joan, maintained a family home in and nearby Lewisburg for nearly 50 years. It was from this home that he would travel in the summer months to compete all over the world and more particularly at the Greenbrier.

Born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, his prowess for golf developed there from the age of three. When he was 15, he first played in the U.S. Amateur. His college education was interrupted by World War II during which he served as an artillery officer in the European theater, winning a Bronze Star, and rising to the rank of captain.

Between 1941 and 1971, Mr. Campbell qualified

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for 37 Amateur Championships, including a record 33 consecutively. He won the 1964 U.S. Amateur. He won the West Virginia Amateur Championship 15 times; the West Virginia Open three times, four North and South Amateurs, two Tam O'Shanter, and one Mexican Amateur. He spanned the most years, 24, as a Walker Cup player from any country. In 1954, he was runner-up In the British Amateur.

Mr. Campbell spent three years in the West Virginia House of Delegates, He was known for his relentless support of the Cammack Children’s Center that was founded by his maternal grandfather in Huntington.

At the age of 65, he was the first serving Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club since 1948 to play in the British Amateur. When inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1990, his formal citation included the following: “In the 1947 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, he hit his first two drives out of bounds, but chipped In to half the hole and went on to win the match.”

Ultimately, his highest honor in the game was his selection as Captain of the Royal and Ancient. He was chosen for his humility, self-effacing humor, sportsmanship, respect, achievement, longevity, and a determination to preserve the best of golf. In the five centuries of its history, the game of golf will record that he was one of Its great, gentle men. LEWISBURG FOUNDATION 2016 It f

William Cammack Campbell American Eagle and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

2. William Cammack Campbell American Eagle and Marker

Erected 2016 by Lewisburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 37° 48.196′ N, 80° 26.872′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisburg WV 24901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shuck Memorial Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewisburg Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery / The Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenbrier College / Greenbrier Hall (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Lewisburg (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Also see . . . Lewisburg Foundation hosts eagle statue dedication. Article in the Mountain Messenger. “As part of their mission to enhance the beauty of Lewisburg’s historic district, the Lewisburg Foundation decided to raise the money for a statue to honor Campbell. The subject of an

William Cammack Campbell American Eagle image. Click for full size.

Photograph by J.J. Prats, September 14, 2019

3. William Cammack Campbell American Eagle

eagle was chosen because Campbell greatly admired the majestic bird. Donations were collected from friends and admirers from throughout the United States as well as within the local community. Since Campbell was exceptionally proud of his heritage, the reception on Oct. 16 will feature Scottish dishes. Joan Campbell will be preparing a special autumn soup that she and Mr. Campbell often enjoyed together.” (Submitted on October 7, 2019.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.