Ben Hogan has won 9 Major Championships.
William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American golfer and is generally considered one of the greatest players of all time.
He turned pro in January 1930 just six months shy of his 18th birthday.
His early years as a pro were difficult and he went broke more than once.
During his career he also had 64 PGA Tour wins.
He started his Golf Club Company in 1953, the same year he won the Masters, the US Open and the Open Championship.
He sold his company to Irwin Jacobs for $15 million in 1984.
The 1946 PGA Championship was played at Portland Golf Club outside Portland, Oregon.
Ben Hogan won the 1946 PGA Championship, matchplay championship, 6 & 4 over Ed Oliver in the final.
The winner’s share was $3,500.
The 1948 PGA Championship was played at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ben Hogan won the 1948 PGA Championship, matchplay championship, 7 & 6 over Mike Turnesa in the Tuesday final.
The winner’s share was $3,500.
The 1948 US Open was played at Riviera Country Club in northwest Los Angeles.
Ben Hogan won the 1948 US Open. Runner up was Jimmy Demaret.
His total score was 276 (-8).
The winner’s share was $2,000.
The 1950 US Open was played at the East Course of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Ben Hogan won the 1950 Open in an 18-hole playoff over 1946 champion Lloyd Mangrum and George Fazio.
The winner’s share was $4,000.
Ben Hogan won the 1951 Masters Tournament two strokes ahead of runner-up Skee Riegel.
His total score was 180 (-8).
The winner’s share was $3,000.
The 1951 US Open was played at the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Ben Hogan won the 1951 US Open two strokes ahead of runner-up Clayton Heafner.
His total score was 287 (+7).
The winner’s share was $4,000.
Ben Hogan won the 1953 Masters Tournament five strokes ahead of runner up Ed Oliver.
His total score was 274 (-14).
The winner’s share was $4,000.
The 1953 US Open was played at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Ben Hogan won the 1953 US Open six strokes ahead of runner-up Sam Snead.
His total score was 283 (-5).
The winner’s share was $5,000.
The 1953 Open Championship was played at the Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland.
Ben Hogan won the 1953 Open Championship four strokes over four runners-up Antonio Cerdá, Dai Rees, Frank Stranahan and Peter Thomson.
His total score was 282 (-6).
The winner’s share was $1,400.
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