Winged Foot Golf Club is one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in the United States, located in Mamaroneck, New York, a suburb northeast of New York City. Founded in 1921 by a group of members from The New York Athletic Club, Winged Foot Golf Club opened its doors to members in June 1923.
Spanning an area of over 500 acres, the club boasts two championship courses, the East Course and the West Course, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking views of the picturesque landscape. With its history, beauty, and challenging courses, Winged Foot Golf Club is a golfing destination like no other.
1. A. W. Tillinghast
A. W. Tillinghast was a well-known landscape architect who helped shape the look of cities around the world. He is most famous for his work on the Boston Common and Central Park in New York City.
Tillinghast also designed the gardens at the White House and the gardens at Windsor Castle. He died in 1957, but his legacy lives on in the many parks and gardens that he designed.
A. W. Tillinghast was an architect who is best known for his designs of Winged Foot Golf Club in 1978 and Baltusrol Golf Club in 1980.
Tillinghast was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1881. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University in 1905 and his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1910.
Tillinghast began his career as an assistant to architect Charles B. Webb in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1912, Tillinghast established his own practice in Boston.
He became one of the leading architects in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Tillinghast is most noted for his designs of Winged Foot Golf Club and Baltusrol Golf Club. He died in 1942.
2. Geoff Ogilvy
Career
- Turned professional: 1998
- Current tour(s): PGA Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia
- Former tour(s): European Tour
- Professional wins: 12
- Highest ranking: 3 (29 June 2008)[1]
Geoff Ogilvy is a professional golfer who has been playing on the PGA Tour since 1998. He has won two tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the 2016 PGA Championship.
Ogilvy also has two wins on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Ogilvy has played on the European Tour in the past, but has not won any tournaments on that tour. Ogilvy is married to Juli Ogilvy and they have three children.
Ogilvy is a tall golfer, standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m). Ogilvy is a fan favorite and is known for his entertaining on-course antics. Ogilvy is known for his powerful golf swings. Ogilvy is considered one of the top golfers in the world and is a favorite to win major championships in the future.
Ogilvy has won 12 professional golf tournaments, including three on the PGA Tour, four on the European Tour, and two on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Ogilvy has also reached the top three on the PGA Tour on three occasions, most recently in 2008.
Ogilvy has won two major championships, the Masters Tournament in 2011 and the PGA Championship in 2007.
3. Dick Chapman
Career
- Status: Amateur
Dick Chapman was a newsman and writer who is best known for his work on the "Dick Tracy" comic strip. Chapman was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1911.
He began his career as a journalist, writing for newspapers and magazines before becoming the writer and artist for the Dick Tracy comic strip in 1945. Chapman's work on the strip earned him a Pulitzer Prize in 1953.
Chapman retired from the strip in 1972, but continued to write and illustrate books based on the character until his death in 1978. Chapman was also a noted collector of rare cars and motorcycles. He is buried in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Dick Chapman is celebrated for his iconic role in comic strip history, and his work is still widely read and admired.
Dick Chapman was a successful amateur golfer who won two major championships. Chapman was born in 1922 and died in 1998. He first won a major championship in 1954 when he won the Masters Tournament.
Chapman also won the PGA Championship in 1954, but did not finish in the top 21 in the U.S. Open. Chapman won the U.S. Amateur in 1940 and the British Amateur in 1951.
Chapman retired from professional golf in the 1960s. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1992. Chapman is best known for his short game. Chapman died in 1998.
4. Danny Balin
Career
- College: Penn State University
- Turned professional: 2005
- Former tour(s): PGA Tour Canada, PGA Tour Latinoamérica
- Professional wins: 8
Danny Balin is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Goldfrapp. Balin has released four albums with Goldfrapp, including "Tales of Us" (2005), "Supernature" (2007), "The Golden Age" (2010), and "Black Cherry" (2015).
Balin also collaborated with the French singer Yann Tiersen on the album "The Visitor" (2010). He formed the band Danny Balin with his brother, Andy Balin, in 2002. Balin has also released two solo albums, "The Invisible City" (2008) and "The Blue Room" (2012).
In 2015, Balin collaborated with the British musician and producer James Blake on the album "The Colour in Anything". He has also composed music for the films "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2009),
"The Social Network" (2010), and "The Kings of Summer" (2013). Balin was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for "The Blue Room".
5. Tom Nieporte
Career
- College: Ohio State University
- Turned professional: 1953
- Former tour(s): PGA Tour, Champions Tour
- Professional wins: 11
Tom Nieporte was born on October 21, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nieporte played college football at Ohio State University and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round of the 1950 NFL Draft.
Nieporte played linebacker for the Rams from 1950 to 1957 and was a three-time All-Pro selection. Nieporte was the head coach at Tampa Bay in 1978 and 1979 and was the defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in 1980.
Nieporte was inducted into the Ohio State Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Nieporte moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1989 and retired in 1996. Nieporte died on December 21, 2014 at the age of 86. Tom Nieporte is a former professional golfer who won 11 times on the PGA Tour.
He was also successful on the Champions Tour, where he won eight times. His best results in major championships came at the Masters Tournament, where he finished 26th in 1965, and at the PGA Championship, where he finished fifth in 1964. Tom Nieporte retired from professional golf in 1983.
Final Words
Based on its illustrious history and membership, Winged Foot Golf Club is considered one of the best private golf clubs in the United States. The course has been the venue for many memorable golf tournaments, including the U.S.
Open and PGA Championship. The best players in golf have competed at Winged Foot, and the club’s all-time record is impressive.
