Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Ben Hogan Golfer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 13, 1912
  • Died: Jul 25, 1997

William Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer, generally considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Born within six months of two other acknowledged golf greats of the 20th century, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson, Hogan is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability.

His nine career professional major championships tie him with Gary Player for fourth all-time, trailing only Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Walter Hagen. He is one of only five golfers to have won all four major championships currently open to professionals. The other four are Nicklaus, Woods, Player, and Gene Sarazen.

Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don't you? sports

The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight. sports

As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. life & wisdom

I couldn't wait for the sun to come up the next morning so that I could get out on the course again. morning

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning

22 quotes from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 thoughts from Honore de Balzac

53 thoughts from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 more sayings from Isadora Duncan

5 more sayings from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 views from Henry Ward Beecher

58 views from Henry Ward Beecher