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Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (15).
Walter Hagen. In full: Walter Charles Hagen. Byname: The Haig. Born: December 21, 1892, Rochester, New York, U.S. Died: October 5, 1969, Traverse City, Michigan (aged 76) Awards And Honors: British Open (1929) British Open (1928) PGA Championship (1927) PGA Championship (1926) PGA Championship (1925) PGA Championship (1924) British Open (1924)
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May 2, 2022 · CNN — When Walter Hagen won the PGA Championship for the second year in a row in 1925, he did what any champion would do: head out to celebrate. So, he grabbed the famous Wanamaker Trophy –...
Jan 3, 2019 · Brent Kelley. Updated on 01/03/19. Walter Hagen was one of the biggest stars in golf in the 1920s, although his career stretched from the 19-teens into the 1940s. He helped popularize professional golf and is still among the golfers with the most major championships.
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Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about Walter Hagen, the first superstar of American golf, who won four British Opens and five PGA Championships. Discover his unorthodox swing, his mastery of recovery shots and putting, and his colorful personality.
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Jun 7, 2014 · Walter Hagen Went From Amateur to Pro to V.I.P. and Transformed the Sport - The New York Times. A Golfer Who Lived Large and Played Larger. Walter Hagen teeing off from the roof of the...
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Walter Hagen. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
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