Ben hogan 1953 driver

Another driver came along, and together they pulled the golfer from the cadillac. Ben hogan persimmon oil hardened 1953 driver k82042 here we have an oil hardened persimmon ben hogan signature driver. 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. The collection includes topquality mens and womens apparel, as well as industryleading equipment. Make offer ben hogan 1953 persimmon woods 1 3 5 set commemorative golf oil hardened vtg. 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. The 1953 pga championship was the 35th pga championship, held july 17 at birmingham country club in birmingham, michigan, a suburb northwest of detroit. 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.

Ben hogan driver swing, finish position 1953 historic. Ben hogan s driving prowess helped lead him to nine 9 major victories throughout his career, including the masters, u. The new ben hogan gs53 driver, the companys first in a decade. You may think of ben hogan golf is primarily an iron company, and youd be right. 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. 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. Ben hogan received a tickertape parade down broadway in new york after winning the 1953 british open and the hogan slam. Driver and 4 wood here, righthanded and std mens length. Hit by a bus, how ben hogan hit back history smithsonian. Ever since, the ben hogan golf equipment company has embraced this mantra with every golf club weve produced. Ben hogan holds the claret jug after winning the 1953 british open. In 1953, he accomplished the seemingly impossible, winning the masters, the u.

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. At long last, the new ben hogan company has completed their line up with the gs53 driver. 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. Virtually every driver currently used on the pga tour exceeds 400cc. The new line is lead by the gs53 driver with flight control technology. And in honor of his successes, the ben hogan golf equipment company designed the new gs53 driver and fairway woods. Hogan with the driver clocked at 2 miles per hour, the fastest among all the pros. He hit his pitch shot to within 20 feet, but missed the birdie putt. The next product coming from hogan to offer golfers value and performance are the ben hogan gs53 metal woods, named after the year 1953 when the man himself won the masters, u. Ben hogan introduces gs53 driver and fairway woods. Average wear on them from play and age, look to have been refinished at.

My first driver back in 1964 was a slazenger ben hogan wooden driver complete with speed slot. Ben hogan 1953 commemorative oil hardened driver k82054 here we have an oil hardened persimmon ben hogan signature driver. Thats what the legendary ben hogan typed out to pga professionals, in a 1953 letter promising the merits of his new brands debut clubs. 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. Year of failures led up to ben hogans triple crown in 1953. The new hogan gs53 an homage to hogan s legendary 1953 season doesnt feature carbon fiber or moveable weights. Ben hogan follow through on the tee at hillcrest country club 1946. Hogan, who stood about 5foot7, used a fairly short 43. To understand the origins of ben hogan s magnificent 1953 campaign, you have to understand the failures he experienced in 1952. When we set out to design and build our new gs53 driver, we did so with the serious golfer in mind. He is one of only five men to win all four major tournaments at least once. Ben hogan apex plus 1 iron apex 4 stiff forged driving iron used rh.

The 1953 masters tournament was the 17th masters tournament, held april 912 at augusta national golf club in augusta, georgia. In the same year hogan started his own company and in 1954 started playing his own brand irons. Hogan is one of five players to win each of golfs major championships at least once, and gained six of his nine. 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. Get the best deals on ben hogan driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. The professional career of fort worths ben hogan is legendary. The ben hogan gs53 driver s 450cc head is traditionally shaped, with a squaredoff toe for more visual appeal at set up. The gs53 is the best driver ive personally ever hit. 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 practicing his medium, long and short game for the pan american open in mexico in may 1953. Ben hogan shattered the masters scoring record by five strokes with a 274.

It was here in 1953 that ben hogan, playing with understated grace and efficiency, triumphed in his. Ben hogan s power fade remains unrivaled for its shotmaking splendor. Lot detail ben hogan persimmon oil hardened 1953 driver. 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. Hogan almost had a true grand slam in 1953, winning three of the four majors.

The ben hogan driver cog shaft adaptor allows for 8 different loftface angle settings. Worst round hed ever shot, veteran golf writer dan jenkins said. Make offer ben hogan persimmon driver 2 wood 3 wood very rare refinished whipping. Ben hogan reenters driver market golf content network. Open, and the open championship in great britain in the same year. He would most likely have gamed a driver 3wd combination, again, ben hogan prototypes. Ben hogan golf launches gs53 driver and fairway woods. Ben hogan was born august, 1912, in stephenville, texas. 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.

Ben hogan driver swing, finish position, at thunderbird golf country club, palm springs, california in 1953. Ben hogan founded his company in 1953 the same year he won the masters, the u. 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. Hogan is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and his legendary ballstriking ability. Ben hogan 1953 commemorative oil hardened driver k82054.

When most of us think of 1953 we think of hogan s most dominant year and the footage in this feature proves. Hogan s driving prowess helped lead him to nine major championship victories, including the masters, u. His nine career professional major championships tie him with gary player for fourth alltime, trailing only. This club is in excellent condition and presents nicely.

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. Unfollow ben hogan driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The open championship returns to carnoustie this month. Unfollow ben hogan 1953 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ben hogan s driving prowess helped him to nine major victories throughout his career, including the masters, u. But last year hogan released its first new driver since the early 2000s with the gs53. Ben hogan gs53 driver built with focus on aesthetics. Available in righthand for the following ben hogan club heads fits. The ben hogan golf equipment company doesnt play those games.