William[2] (Billy) Ray Brown (born April 5, 1963) is an American former professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and 1990s, and a current on course reporter for Golf Channel[3] and commentator for CBS Sports.

Billy Ray attended the University of Houston and was a member of the Cougar golf team.

Brown won three PGA Tour events in a career cut short by an injury and subsequent surgeries to his wrist.

After his playing days ended, Brown moved into the media to serve as an on-course reporter for ABC Sports from 1999 until 2006.

[3] this list may be incomplete *Note: The 1992 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.