Summary
Mac Divot was an American syndicated comic strip written by Jordan Lanski and drawn by Mel Keefer, and distributed by Chicago Tribune Syndicate.
| Mac Divot | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Jordan Lanski and Mel Keefer |
| Current status/schedule | Concluded |
| Launch date | April 18, 1955 |
| End date | 1975 |
| Syndicate(s) | Chicago Tribune Syndicate |
| Genre(s) | Sport |
History edit
The strip was originally called Links Driver, and debuted in Chicago Tribune on 18 April 1955.[1] It features the realistic sport adventures of golf champion Sandy Mac Divot, which was modelled over golfer Gene Littler, who had been Lanski's real-life friend and schoolmate.[1]
It ended in 1975 when Lanski left the comics industry to work in advertising.[2] The strip has been published internationally in over 100 newspapers, including in Europe, Japan and Australia.[3]
While golf seldom appeared in previous comic strips, Mac Divot is regarded as the first comic strip having golf as a main theme.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Trinkle, Jim (26 January 1978). "On tour with Sandy". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 37. Retrieved 17 February 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cullenward, Nelson (4 November 1980). "Golf tournament bows to tv schedule". San Francisco Examiner. p. 54. Retrieved 17 February 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Romero, David (1985). Directory of American portrait artists. Huntington Harbour - American Portrait Society. pp. 113–4.
- ^ Barkow, Al (2012). Golf's All-Time Firsts, Mosts, Leasts, and a Few Nevers. Taylor Trade Publications. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-58979-676-8.