We lost Ed Heimann, Certified Golf Nut #2740 last August 1, 2021 at the age of 83.
Ed was famous in the Golf Nut Society for a couple of stupendous feats. First, his company, Globe and Hamilton Tailoring, were the makers of the Masters winners’ jackets, which earned him 2,000 Nut Points. Equally impressive was when he once hired David Leadbetter for a full week of all-day lessons when Leadbetter was at the height of his popularity, a rather expensive feat any measure! I guess #2740 wasn’t hitting it all that well and was kind of desperate. It earned him 5,000 Nut Points.
Following is an excerpt from Ed Heimann’s obituary:
“Globe and Hamilton Tailoring were manufacturers, representing dealers nationwide, of Fine Custom made suits, coats and uniforms. They sold Uniforms to the US Marines, US Air Force, Delta Airlines, Private Golf Clubs, and Police Forces across the country.
While Globe catered primarily to their dealers, and larger organizations, Ed was a gifted salesman and was able to convince many well-known individuals in the golfing world like Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman to appreciate Globe’s Garments. He also nurtured many celebrities like Perry Como, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, and Chet Atkins to be loyal customers.
Soon, not only were they customers of Globe but they became Ed’s friends. He often was invited to Palm Springs to play in the Bob Hope Classic and stay in Bob and Deloris’s home.
A recent article in Town and Country polled a number of athletes and asked them what they thought was the most coveted and well known award in sports. Overwhelmingly, they voted for the “Masters Green Jacket”, which was produced for more than 40 years at Hamilton Tailoring in Cincinnati.
Not only was Ed a gifted salesman, but also a master golfer. At a very young age he beat Jack Nicklaus at Avon Fields. He won the Club Championship at Hyde Park Country Club 26 times, the Club Championship at Coldstream Country Club 18 times, the Club Championship at Hammock Beach in Florida, and was a member of the Society of Seniors. He was also inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Legends of Golf.
Ed loved the game; he loved seeing others succeed at the game, and he inspired others to love it as much as he did.”
The Golf Nut Society celebrates Ed Heimann’s unmatched passion for the game, his great skill as a competitive golfer, and his endearing personality which made him a friend of the famous and not so famous throughout his life.
Rest in peace, #2740.
The Head Nut
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I really am amazed and totally appreciative of the accomplishments of our golf nuts which The Head Nut can find and present in such an interesting and informative manner.
What kind of an award can we present to Ron for 35 years of information since 1986 and a summary of his points and accomplishments? I would love to have a copy of his accomplishments over the years.
Thanks, Charlie Nut. The Head Nut’s accomplishments have been deemed “TOP SECRET” by Golf Nut Headquarters, only to be shared with Nutdom upon his retirement, as he doesn’t want to discourage any of his troops from submitting their accomplishments. LOL