Leo Diegel
Leo Harvey Diegel (April 20, 1899 – May 5, 1951) was an American professional golfer of the 1920s and early 1930s. He captured consecutive PGA Championships, played on the first four Ryder Cup teams, and is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
| Leo Diegel | |||
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Diegel in 1932 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Leo Harvey Diegel | ||
| Nickname | Eagle | ||
| Born | April 20, 1899 Gratiot Township, Wayne County, Michigan | ||
| Died | May 5, 1951 (aged 52) North Hollywood, California | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight | 164 lb (74 kg; 11.7 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||
| Spouse | Violet Bird Diegel (m.1934–1951, his death) | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 1916 | ||
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 36 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| PGA Tour | 28 | ||
| Other | 8 | ||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |||
| Masters Tournament | T16: 1934 | ||
| PGA Championship | Won: 1928, 1929 | ||
| U.S. Open | T2: 1920 | ||
| The Open Championship | T2: 1930 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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