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William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. [1] He is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory, inventing the idea of practicing golf [2] and his ball-striking ability.
Aug 3, 2023 · Ben Hogan's golf swing remains iconic. This rarely-seen video of his golf swing showcases one of the crucial elements of his swing.
Jun 28, 2024 · Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer who became supreme in the decade after World War II. His exceptional will and rigorous practice routine enabled him to play winning golf after an automobile accident (1949) in which he was injured so severely that he was not expected to walk again.
Jan 2, 2013 · The possibility of Ben Hogan being the greatest golfer of all time had never crossed my mind until a few years ago. Looking back, it is easy to see how he could be overlooked by myself and many...
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Ben Hogan. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Aug 23, 2020 · Hogan was the tour’s leading money winner in 1940, ’41 and ’42, winning 15 times in that stretch. After spending 1943, ’44 and most of ’45 in the service, he returned to the tour and...
Jul 10, 2023 · Ben Hogan was something of a late bloomer as a professional golfer. Born in 1912, just months after Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, the early part of Hogan’s career was tough in comparison to his famous rivals, both of whom had won more than ten tournaments by the time Hogan claimed his first.
MR. HOGAN – Golfer, Survivor, Legend. After serving in the Army during World War II, Hogan won his first major, taking the PGA title in 1946. Two years later, he won yet another PGA and his first U.S. Open.
Ben Hogan’s only appearance in The Open at Carnoustie in 1953 proved a fitting climax to a glorious career as he got his hands on the Claret Jug. Though a contemporary of Byron Nelson growing up in Texas, Hogan had no way near the early success of his friend.
May 22, 2023 · Hogan won 47 times on the PGA TOUR in his 30s, still the most of any player all-time, and led the PGA TOUR’s season-long money list on five occasions – only Nicklaus (eight) and Woods (10...
