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Leo diegel, born in wayne county, was just 17 when he won the first michigan open championship in 1916 at saginaw country club and became. Browse by club type, and learn more about wilson below. Vintage golf putter wilson leo diegel pyratone shaft 1930s. Sarazen welded a piece of steel to the sole of the club and ground it producing bounce. Club in 1946 hosted by the pga tour pros nelson and leo diegel.

The iron is marked wilson leo diegel contestant model, hammer forged. Wilson golf clubs and equipment will tee you up for success. Hagen is widely considered one of the greatest golfers ever. Diegel died in north hollywood, california, aged 52. Mickey wright, credited with best swing ever, is honored the. Wilson leo diegel hammer forged contestant model dot faced sand iron here we have leo diegels wilson contestant model sand iron in excellent condition. The united states golf association museum is opening a permanent exhibit on.

Leo diegel, born in wayne county, was just 17 when he won the first michigan open championship in 1916 at saginaw country club and became one of the games top players, though he was often overshadowed by rivals hagen and gene sarazen. May 11, 2017 leo diegel, born in wayne county, was just 17 when he won the first michigan open championship in 1916 at saginaw country club and became one of the games top players, though he was often. Shaft smooth brown pyratone original shaft length 33 12 grip. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Used by many of the worlds top professional golfers, wilson staff is the professional and advanced amateur golf products division of wilson sporting goods. Shop the complete line of wilson golf equipment and take your game to the next level. The length of the shaft not including the iron is 30 12 inches. Did you know you can save your preferences across all your digital devices and platforms simply by creating a profile. In 1932 wilson advisory staff member gene sarazen was inspired by the aerodynamics of an airplanes wing to create a club head that would glide smoothly through sand. Vintage antique wood golf club values and price guide. Its in pretty good condition besides having some rust on the club face and the grip being missing. Locate diegel golf in stock and ready for shipping right now online.

Team captains leo diegel, woody platt and glenna vare. Diegel was selected for the inaugural 1927 ryder cup team, and went on to play on the 1929, 1931, and 1933. Becoming the first golf manufacturer to develop and produce the sandwedge in 1932. Since 1914, wilson staff irons have won 61 major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history. The leo club is the alumni association of the red lion area school district. The wilson staff triton driver was the winner of the inaugural driver vs driver competition on the golf channel. Eight dollar mountain foundry custom knives 1644th november 2003. Leo harvey diegel april 27, 1899 may 5, 1951 was a prominent american professional golfer of the 1920s and early 1930s. For his 2008 major wins padraig carried a wilson driver, wilson fairway wood, wilson utility club, wilson irons and two wilson wedges. Put a set in your bag and experience why these clubs are so good.

All original 10 club set of patty berg signature cup defender golf clubs. If your looking for a value on your wood shaft golf clubs, the first thing you need to do is to make sure that the shaft is in fact made of real wood. Hickory shafted, all original and a nice putter circa. Diagnosed with throat and lung cancer in 1947, diegel died at home in north hollywood, california in 1951 at age 52.

Open twice, and in 1922 he became the first nativeborn. Wilson staff is the professional and advanced amateur golf products division of wilson sporting goods. When duncan died in 1946 he was the owner of the oak park golf club, which was later named the. Diegel won the pga championship in in 1928 and 1929, was a member of the first four ryder cup teams, and was inducted into the world golf hall of fame in 2003. He captured consecutive pga championships, played on the first four ryder cup teams, and is a member of the world golf hall of fame. Wsg was founded nearly a century ago and has shaped the games of tennis, golf, baseball, and football. Wilson leo diegel hand forged contestant wedge 1930s.

In all my years of golf, i have never seen anyone whose devotion to the game could match leos, wrote gene sarazen. Buy used wilson staff golf clubs from 2nd swings fantastic online selection or custom order their latest and greatest equipment and trade in your used clubs to get a great deal. We have a huge selection of wilson golf clubs, balls, bags, gloves and more with our low price match guarantee. Antique golf, antique gifts, scottish golf, golf memorabilia, golf ephemera, golf artifacts, scotland, st andrews, masters memorabilia, decorating. Set includes driver, brassie, 2 iron, 5 mashie, 7 mashie niblick, 8 niblick, and putter. Mickey wright, credited with best swing ever, is honored. Known as one of the great shotmakers, diegel between 1920 and 1934 won 30 pga tour events, including two pga championships.

Leo harvey diegel april 20, 1899 may 5, 1951 was an american professional golfer of the. The pro staff driver has weight screws for improved accuracy, an e. Leo diegel wilson vintage rare early golf set from the. Walter charles hagen december 21, 1892 october 6, 1969 was an american professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. Wilmington muni, nc, wilmslow, wilson, ca, wimereux, winchester, ca. Wilson leo diegel hammer forged contestant model dot faced sand iron here we have leo diegel s wilson contestant model sand iron in excellent condition. Discounted combined shipping for multiitem purchases. Wilson leo diegel hammer forged contestant model dot faced. Vintage wilson leo diegel world trophy model 3 driving iron. For over a century, wilson golf has designed, manufactured, and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. May 11, 2017 leo diegel, born in wayne county, was just 17 when he won the first michigan open championship in 1916 at saginaw country club and became one of the games top players, though he was often overshadowed by rivals hagen and gene sarazen. Unfollow wilson staff golf clubs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This auction is for a vintageantique wood tone shaft. Be sure to check out our used wilson irons page for great deals on preowned wilson iron sets.

Wilson irons have a long pedigree of high performance. Many club manufactures have produced clubs that have metal shafts with a wood grain finish. Wilson also utilizes innovative design ideas never before seen in the industry. Since its inception almost a century ago, wilson staff has been a leader in golf club technology and design. The history of golf at north berwick including the clubmakers, professionals. He was inducted into the world golf hall of fame in 2003. Wilson staff claims their irons have won more majors than any other brand. Vintage golf putter wilson leo diegel pyratone shaft. Wrights love affair with the game began when she attended an exhibition at san diego country club in 1946 hosted by the pga tour pros nelson. Wilson leo diegel mashie niblick 7 iron rh 37 pyratone steel shaft no label leather grip legendary swing golf offers. Diegel was inducted into the world golf hall of fame in 2003. Leo diegel, born in wayne county, was just 17 when he won the first.

Vintage golf putter wilson leo diegel pyratone shaft 1930. Find great deals on ebay for wilson golf clubs and wilson golf club set. Leo diegel wilson vintage rare, early, all original matched golf set from the 1920s or 30s. Wilson leo diegel putter pyratone shaft 1930s right handed. See p87, the vintage era of golf club collectibles, by ronald john you can order this book through me. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind jack nicklaus 18 and tiger woods 15. Please contact customer service at 18004017967, if you have any issues accessing information on this website. Wooden shaft golf clubs and collectibles, antique golf balls and golf collectables. Thomas designed wilson 1927 golf course, the first time a public links was used for the main event of this classic. Over the years wilson staff has continued to pump out dynamic golf clubs that utilise the latest innovations, perfect for the novice player up to the more.

Good original condition and appear as would expected. He captured two pga championships for his only major titles, and played on four ryder cup teams. Contestants honed in their design for a new driver over the course of the show. Since 1914, wilson golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. He dedicated his instructional book, the nine bad shots of golf, to the vast army of struggling golfers whose swings need help. The ultimate winner had their design brought to market by wilson. Jan 14, 2020 its tempting to describe golf digests fourth biennial ranking of the world 100 greatest golf courses as a contest between advanced age and youth, legends versus new kids, old guard versus. Leo harvey diegel april 20, 1899 may 5, 1951 was an american professional golfer of the 1920s and early 1930s. Willie collins taught president woodrow wilson to play golf. Stainless steel head milled forged steel, wilson leo diegel,l.

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Leo diegel and banner on the back with crossed clubs at the heel. Shaft smooth brown pyratone original shaft length 33 12 grip vintage leather wrap long. After a 1938 auto accident ended his competitive career, diegel became a club pro who became a favorite of hollywood stars such as douglas fairbanks. We pay attention to details discover our leo diegel deals fast, reliable, and cheap from ebay. Wilson leo diegel mashie niblick 7 iron rh pyratone steel. Leo diegels sensitive soul and hyperactive mind wouldnt rest as he pondered the complexity of the game. Baseball japan keio university jock hutchison leo diegel golf 1921 nyt sheet. Its tempting to describe golf digests fourth biennial ranking of the world 100 greatest golf courses as a contest between advanced age and youth, legends versus new kids, old.

Diegel is perhaps the most accomplished michigan native golfer ever. An old course bag tag, logo golf ball, ball marker and green repair tool all with the st. He was a tour winner from 1920 to 1934, but dropped out of regular tour contention when he reached his mid30s. Over the years wilson staff has continued to pump out dynamic golf clubs that utilise the latest innovations, perfect for the novice player up to the more experienced golfer. Philadelphia section pga history by decade trenham golf history. Wilson ironstoday, thanks to harrington, wilson stands as triumphant as it did in the 1920s and 1930s when hagen, sarazen and sam snead were in their pomp. Wilson is committed to achieving level aa conformance with the web content accessibility guidelines wcag 2. Golf club, sydney and the american team included leo diegel, denny shute and harry cooper. I found an old leo diegel 2 iron, is it worth anything or any good on the fairway. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade, titleist and some others are excluded. Club makers golf professionals and course architect north berwick.