Bill Diddel

Who was Bill Diddel?

William H. Diddel was an American amateur golfer and golf course designer. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Diddel designed approximately three hundred golf courses, primarily in the midwest United States, beginning with Ulen Country Club in Lebanon, Indiana. Diddel designed the golf course at Northwood Club in Dallas, Texas, which was the site of the 1952 U.S. Open.

Diddel was one of the founders and a charter member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He was elected president of that body in 1954.

Diddel was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including:

The Fred Waring 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 Tennessee State Senate

Diddel died in Zionsville, Indiana.