Ohio Golf Journal November 2018

1947, 1948, and 1949. Later in 1949, shewon the Titleholders Championship, at the time a major championship forwomen. She alsowon the prestigious North and South Amateur Championship andwas amember of the 1950 Curtis Cup team. Other important victories included, wins at the Eastern Amateur and the Augusta Titleholders. Jim Dodson, one of the foremost writers on golf in America, called Mrs. Bell, the female Arnold Palmer for her impact both as a competitor and teacher. Palmer once commented about Mrs. Bell, “Peggy is a tribute to the game of golf. She has tirelessly given of herself to the game and her contributions have helped make it great.” After an exceptional playing career, Peggy Kirk Bell became one of the most recognized teachers in the country, had the foresight to help start the LPGA, ran the family’s resort and raised three children along the way. She was outspoken, gracious and sought out by her guests. Mrs. Bell, who died in November of 2016, led D IXOO OLIH DQG \LHOGHG D WUHPHQGRXV LQćXHQFH on the game of golf in the United States. Peggy Kirk Bell was a leader in the game of golf, her induction into theWorld Golf Hall of Fame is applauded, but long overdue. O h i o G o l f J o u r n a l