Bill Diddel (1882–February 25, 1985) was an American amateur golfer and renowned

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. He was born in

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. Diddel designed approximately three hundred

golf courses A golf course is the grounds on which the sport of golf is played. It consists of a series of holes, each consisting of a tee box, a fairway, the rough and other hazards, and a green with a cylindrical hole in the ground, known as a "cup". ...

, primarily in the Midwest, beginning with Ulen Country Club in

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. Diddel designed the golf course at

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, which was the site of the

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in 1952. Diddel was one of the founders and a charter member of the

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. He was elected president of that body in 1954. Diddel was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including: * The

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Sportsmanship Award * The American Seniors Golf Association Hall of Honor * Indiana Golf Hall of Fame * Sagamore of The Wabash * Honorary Sergeant of Arms of the

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Diddel died February 25, 1985, in

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References

External links

The Golf Courses of Bill Diddel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Diddle, W. H. American golf course architects 1882 births 1985 deaths