Ben hogan 1953 driver

Ben hogan 1953 commemorative oil hardened driver k82054 here we have an oil hardened persimmon ben hogan signature driver. The new hogan gs53 an homage to hogan s legendary 1953 season doesnt feature carbon fiber or moveable weights. Available in righthand for the following ben hogan club heads fits. When most of us think of 1953 we think of hogan s most dominant year and the footage in this feature proves. Ben hogan reenters driver market golf content network. The ben hogan gs53 driver s 450cc head is traditionally shaped, with a squaredoff toe for more visual appeal at set up. Another driver came along, and together they pulled the golfer from the cadillac. My first driver back in 1964 was a slazenger ben hogan wooden driver complete with speed slot. The gs53 is the best driver ive personally ever hit.

At long last, the new ben hogan company has completed their line up with the gs53 driver. Ben hogan follow through on the tee at hillcrest country club 1946. His putter would have been some kind of center shafted putter, probably his current gamer from macgregor. Get the best deals on ben hogan 1wood driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Pictured is ben hogan holding the claret jug awarded to the champion golfer of the year during the presentation ceremony for winning the open golf tournament at carnoustie championship golf course on july 10, 1953 this day in hogan history. Unfollow ben hogan driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ben hogan was born august, 1912, in stephenville, texas. Juli 1997 in fort worth, texas war ein usamerikanischer golfspieler. Our model our story our equipment well never deviate from ben hogan s mission to make the highestquality and bestperforming golf equipment in the world. I called rob on monday and asked if i could come out and inspect hogan s 1953 driver, which he very kindly agreed to do. But last year hogan released its first new driver since the early 2000s with the gs53. Most golfers can be excused if they dont remember ben hogan golfs drivers since you have to go back to the early years of this century for the last onewood they sold.

Ben hogan shattered the masters scoring record by five strokes with a 274. He would most likely have gamed a driver 3wd combination, again, ben hogan prototypes. The collection includes topquality mens and womens apparel, as well as industryleading equipment. Open, and the open championship in great britain in the same year. Ben hogan driver swing, finish position, at thunderbird golf country club, palm springs, california in 1953. Ever since, the ben hogan golf equipment company has embraced this mantra with every golf club weve produced. Ben hogan driver swing, finish position 1953 historic. We used the most advanced, proven materials and technologies to develop one of the bestlooking and bestperforming modern drivers available. The new ben hogan gs53 driver, the companys first in a decade. To understand the origins of ben hogan s magnificent 1953 campaign, you have to understand the failures he experienced in 1952. Ben hogan practicing his medium, long and short game for the pan american open in mexico in may 1953. The 1953 masters tournament was the 17th masters tournament, held april 912 at augusta national golf club in augusta, georgia. Lot detail ben hogan persimmon oil hardened 1953 driver. Get the best deals on ben hogan driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at.

Ben hogan s driving prowess helped lead him to nine 9 major victories throughout his career, including the masters, u. Ben hogan 1953 commemorative oil hardened driver k82054. You may think of ben hogan golf is primarily an iron company, and youd be right. In honor of his successes, the ben hogan golf equipment company introduced the new gs53 driver and fairway woods, marking the companys first new offerings in these product categories in. Hogan is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and his legendary ballstriking ability. Ben hogan introduces gs53 driver and fairway woods. In honor of his successes, the ben hogan golf equipment company today introduced the new gs53 driver and fairway woods, marking the companys first new offerings in these product categories. Thats what the legendary ben hogan typed out to pga professionals, in a 1953 letter promising the merits of his new brands debut clubs. This provides added confidence and reduces a subconscious desire to manipulate the club head position, or worse yet, swing path, to overcome discomfort with the club head alignment. Unfollow ben hogan 1953 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hogan s driving prowess helped lead him to nine major championship victories, including the masters, u. It was here in 1953 that ben hogan, playing with understated grace and efficiency, triumphed in his.

Virtually every driver currently used on the pga tour exceeds 400cc. In the same year hogan started his own company and in 1954 started playing his own brand irons. Celebrating 75 years of the masters, academy award nominee don cheadle voices this masters moment, which tells of the beginning to ben hogan s threemajor campaign in 1953. The 1953 pga championship was the 35th pga championship, held july 17 at birmingham country club in birmingham, michigan, a suburb northwest of detroit. Hogan is one of five players to win each of golfs major championships at least once, and gained six of his nine. When we set out to design and build our new gs53 driver, we did so with the serious golfer in mind. Hogan, who stood about 5foot7, used a fairly short 43. His nine career professional major championships tie him with gary player for fourth alltime, trailing only. The open championship returns to carnoustie this month. Crafted with the excellence and topnotch performance he demanded of himself, the ben hogan brand celebrates the fabled pro golfers exceptionally high standards. Ben hogan golf launches gs53 driver and fairway woods. William ben hogan august, 1912 july 25, 1997 was an american professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. The new line is lead by the gs53 driver with flight control technology.

Ben hogan persimmon oil hardened 1953 driver k82042 here we have an oil hardened persimmon ben hogan signature driver. Ben hogan s power fade remains unrivaled for its shotmaking splendor. Named after ben hogan s grand slam season, 5 wins in 6 starts including all 3 majors he entered he won his first open championship that conflicted with the pga. Hogan almost had a true grand slam in 1953, winning three of the four majors.

Driver and 4 wood here, righthanded and std mens length. Ben hogan s driving prowess helped him to nine major victories throughout his career, including the masters, u. He hit his pitch shot to within 20 feet, but missed the birdie putt. The ben hogan gs53 driver may be the companys first new driver in more than a decade, but with its traditional alltitanium design and straightforward construction, company ceo scott white says. Year of failures led up to ben hogans triple crown in 1953. Teeing off on the eleventh hole, hogan hit his biggest drive of the week, at least 300 yards. Hogan made par on the tenth hole, a 446yard par four hitting driver and a three iron for his second shot landing him 40 feet from the hole. Hit by a bus, how ben hogan hit back history smithsonian. Thats all changed now with the gs53 model driver accompanied by companion fairway woods that carry a model name to commemorate ben hogan s three major win year of 1953. Make offer ben hogan persimmon driver 2 wood 3 wood very rare refinished whipping. He won 63 pga tournaments and nine major championships during his professional career. The ben hogan driver cog shaft adaptor allows for 8 different loftface angle settings. Ben hogan apex plus 1 iron apex 4 stiff forged driving iron used rh.

Ben hogan founded his company in 1953 the same year he won the masters, the u. Ben hogan holds the claret jug after winning the 1953 british open. This club is in excellent condition and presents nicely. Worst round hed ever shot, veteran golf writer dan jenkins said. In 1953, he accomplished the seemingly impossible, winning the masters, the u. I believe he was using prototype hogan precision irons, most likely 1pw. Ben hogan gs53 driver built with focus on aesthetics. The professional career of fort worths ben hogan is legendary. The ben hogan golf equipment company doesnt play those games.

Hogan with the driver clocked at 2 miles per hour, the fastest among all the pros. Ask a panel of experts to name the greatest golfer of all time and theres little doubt that ben hogan s name would be near, or at the top, of their list. Make offer ben hogan 1953 persimmon woods 1 3 5 set commemorative golf oil hardened vtg. Hogan has touted the gs53 as one of the best looking and bestperforming drivers available one that is worthy of the ben hogan name. He is one of only five men to win all four major tournaments at least once. Average wear on them from play and age, look to have been refinished at.