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
I liked to win, but more than anything, I loved to play the way I wanted to play
This is a game of misses. The guy who misses the best is going to win.
Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf.
I'm glad I brought this course, this monster, to its knees.
Why that would be like challenging Bing Crosby to a singing contest,wouldn't it
The average golfer's problem is not so much the lack of ability as it is lack of knowledge about what he should be doing
I dreamed one night that I had 17 holes-in-one and one two, and when I woke up I was so goddam mad.
I play with friends, but we don't play friendly games.
I have really enjoyed every minute I have spent in golf- above all, the many wonderful friends I have made. I have loved playing the game and practicing it. Whether my schedule for the following day called for a tournament round or merely a trip to the practice tee, the prospect that there was going to be golf in it made me feel privileged and extremely happy, and I couldn't wait for the sun to come up the next morning so that I could get out on the course again
Good golf begins with a good grip.
I see no reason that a golf course cannot be played in 18 birdies. Just because no one has ever done that doesn't mean it can't be done.
Golf was my life. I didn't want to give it up. So I went to work!
You hear stories about me beating my brains out practising, but the truth is, I was enjoying myself. I couldn't wait to get up in the morning, so I could hit balls. When I'm hitting the ball where I want, hard and crisply, it's a joy that very few people experience.
If the Masters offered no money at all, I would be here trying just as hard.