Billy Casper is known as the most underrated golfer of all time. It is undeniable that he is a great player but he always ends up being overshadowed by players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. However, when Casper was inducted into the World Hall of Fame in 1978, it was a recognition he truly deserved.

Billy Casper’s induction into the World Hall of Fame was not a mistake. From 1964 to 1970 alone, Casper managed to win 27 times on the PGA Tour. This number of wins was four more times more than what Nicklaus ever accomplished and eight more times more than Palmer and Player. Throughout his career, Casper won a total of 51 titles, played eight times on the Ryder Cup teams, won three majors, won the Vardon Trophy in the 1960s, was Player of Year twice in 1966 and 1970 and led the Money List twice as well.

Though his achievements merit that he be recognized as one of the sport’s greatest players, his quiet personality and temperament was held responsible for his being underrated. His legendary major championship win against Arnold Palmer was remembered more as Palmer’s loss rather than Casper’s victory. However, to those who knew Billy Casper quite well, aside from being labeled as the most underrated player, he was also known as the sport’s greatest putter.

Casper’s final PGA Tour win was on 1975. However, he still continued to play on the Senior Tour and even managed to win eight more times with one senior major win. After retiring from his professional career, Casper founded a golfing company called Billy Casper Golf. He has designed many golf courses under his company.