Golf - Thursday, August 20, 2009 0:21 - 0 Comments

5 Best Golfers Ever

5. Walter Hagen
Hagen ranks third all-time in majors, with 11, including a record-tying five PGA Championships. He would be ranked much higher, but he played in an era where pro golf was a new venture and competition wasn’t as strong.  Still we must remember that he dominated the majors as few have done since.

4. Ben Hogan
Hogan was the hardest working golfer the game has ever seen. He struggled early on in his career with a tremendous hook. It wasn’t until a friend recommended that he weaken his grip that he became one of the greatest ball strikers ever. He totaled 64 PGA Tour wins and nine major championships.  A tragic automobile accident hindered his career but he battled through the difficult times to become great.

3. Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones may be the greatest amateur athlete of all-time. Jones won his era’s majors (the U.S. Open and Amateur, the British Open and Amateur) 13 times, including all four in 1930 for golf’s only “true” Grand Slam.  His unique story underlines he passion for the game and competition. Continue…