Toney G Penna was an Italian-American professional golfer and designer of golf clubs and gear.
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10 Facts About Toney Penna
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Toney Penna introduced new lines of golf clubs and was the holder of four patents for golf clubs.
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Toney Penna introduced the use of color to both clubs and to golf accessories, such as carrying bags.
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Toney Penna grew up in Harrison, New York and lived in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Toney Penna was often a critic of his high-ranking golf contemporaries, and published a table illustrating his thoughts about the strengths and weaknesses of each in his autobiography.
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Toney Penna was a longtime employee and representative of the MacGregor Golf Company.
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Toney Penna used the spelling of his name as an attention-getter, and was known for having a taste for fine clothing.
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Toney Penna displayed an ability for concentrated problem-solving in improving golf club performance which led to his success as an equipment representative, a golf pro, and as the producer of his own line of golf clubs.
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Toney Penna died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1995 at the age of 87.
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