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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.

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

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

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

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