Background
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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 United States. Open. He was elected president of that body in 1954.
Diddel was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including: 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.
Diddel was one of the founders and a charter member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.