Bill Powell | |
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| Born | William James Powell November 22, 1916 |
| Died | December 31, 2009 (aged 93) |
| Occupation(s) | businessman, golf course owner, and entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1948–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Marcella, ?-1996 (her death) |
| Children | Billy (deceased), Renee, Lawrence |
William James Powell (November 22, 1916 – December 31, 2009) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, and pioneering golf course owner who designed the Clearview Golf Club, the first integrated golf course, as well as the first to cater to African-American golfers. He was also the first African American to design, construct and own a professional golf course in the United States. Powell was fond of saying "The only color that matters is the color of the greens".