William Hugh Royer Jr. (August 19, 1936 – September 12, 2014) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Royer was born in Eastman, Georgia. During his youth, his family moved to Columbus, Georgia, where he learned the game of golf from and Charlie Harper at the Columbus Country Club. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where his love for the sport of golf was further nurtured by the legendary coach Howell Hollis. While a student at Georgia, Royer was a standout basketball player and captain of the golf team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) degree in 1959.