Leo Diegel
Leo Diegel 1932.jpg
Diegel in 1932
Personal information
Full nameLeo Harvey Diegel
NicknameEagle
DiedMay 5, 1951(1951-05-05)(aged 52)
North Hollywood, California
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight164 lb (74 kg; 11.7 st)
Sporting nationalityUnited States
SpouseViolet Bird Diegel
(m.1934–1951, his death)
Career
Turned professional1916
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins36
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour28
Other8
Best results in major championships
(wins: 2)
Masters TournamentT16: 1934
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1928, 1929
U.S. OpenT2: 1920
The Open ChampionshipT2: 1930
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame2003(member page)