Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan
William Ben Hoganwas 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth13 August 1912
CityStephenville, TX
CountryUnited States of America
All other things being equal, greens break to the west.
If we could have just screwed another head on his shoulders, he would have been the greatest golfer who ever lived.
A shot that goes in the cup is pure luck, but a shot to within two feet of the flag is skill.
I hate a hook. It nauseates me. I could vomit when I see one. It's like a rattlesnake in your pocket.
The greatest pleasure is obtained by improving.
Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf.
If you can't outplay them, outwork them.
Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.
The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.
Hit the ball up to the hole... You meet a better class of people up there.
I always outworked everybody. Work never bothered me as it bothers some people.