William Ben Hogan

William Ben Hogan (Known as "The Hawk")

["golfer", "major champion", "swing theorist"]

Born Aug 13, 1912

Stephenville, Texas, United States

Passed Away Jul 25, 1997 Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Lifespan 84 years old

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"The ultimate judge of your swing is the flight of the ball."

Archival Overview

American professional golfer, nine-time major champion renowned for his legendary ball-striking precision and miraculous comeback from a near-fatal head-on crash.

Biographical Record

William Ben Hogan (1912–1997), known as The Hawk and The Wee Ice Monster, is universally revered as the greatest ball-striker in golf history. Hogan discovered the secrets of the golf swing through relentless, solitary practice on the range ('digging it out of the dirt').

Surviving a catastrophic 1949 car crash that shattered his pelvis, collarbone, and legs, Hogan made a superhuman return 16 months later to win the 1950 US Open. In 1953, he achieved the 'Triple Crown' of golf, winning the Masters, US Open, and Open Championship in the same year.

Key Life Milestones

June 11, 1950

Miracle at Merion

Hit his famous 1-iron to the 72nd green at Merion to force a playoff and win the US Open just 16 months after near-fatal injuries.

July 10, 1953

The Triple Crown of Golf

Won the Open Championship at Carnoustie on his only attempt, completing the Masters, US Open, and Open treble in one season.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Greenwood Memorial Park
Fort Worth, Texas, United States

                         GPS: 32.7486, -97.3556                    

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