stripe64.blogspot.com The best ball striker of all time. en.wikipedia.org William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 July 25, 1997) was an American golfer, and is generally considered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game.[1] Born within six months of two of the other acknowledged golf greats of the twentieth century, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson, Hogan is notable for his profound influence on the golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability, for which he remains renowned among players and aficionados. His life is depicted in the biographical film, Follow the Sun (1951). 64 Professional Wins (4th all time) 9 Major Championship Wins 2 – Masters 4 – US Open 1 – British Open 2 – PGA Championship PGA Player of the Year – 1948, 1950, 1951, 1953 PGA Tour Money Leader – 1940, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1948 Vardon Trophy – 1940, 1941, 1948
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April 26th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
What do you think of my swing? Advice would be great
April 26th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
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April 26th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
This is so phenomenally incorrect I don’t even know where to begin…. 1PS is a theory based on a static structure that has zero to do with natural motion- it’s a pure fallacy. It completely ignores the production of centrifugal force in a rotating object and the list of missing links in the theory goes on to infinity from there, and I don’t have that kind of time… Haven’t you ever wondered why ALL so-called “1P swingers” have that OTT action at the start of the DS? It’s awful stuff…
April 26th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
ben hogan once hit 71/72 GIR in a professional tournament.
April 26th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I meant it based on physics. The angular momentum generated by a 1 plane swing eliminates extraneous variables such as shifting the plane angle on the downswing. I know many players do change angles, but those swings are developed over decades of playing with inherent feel built in. From a purist standpoint, the one plane swing mirrors mathematical modeling of angular momentum and pendulum physics.
April 26th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Just curious–what do you mean specifically by 1PS? Like, Hardy’s version, a more generic idea, what?
By most generic definitions, he’s certainly the closest of any great player–but then, you could use that as a rationale for why the 1PS is _not_ the perfect model, since almost no great players come very close to the theoretical ideal (or even what makes a 1PS, by definition).
At any rate, he’d probably be the first to tell you that the 1P appearance is a result of his specific physique.
April 26th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
At his prime, he was longish–particularly for a guy his size. He really maximized the force of impact because of the shallowness of the approach into the ball and the precision of his contact, not to mention the way he released the club from the ground up on the downswing, thereby bringing his whole very athletic body into it. Like Bob Toski used to say, the ball weighs less than two ounces and the club about a pound; it’s not like it makes a lot of difference whether you weigh 150 or 280.
April 26th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Even Hogan himself emphasized that other people weren’t necessarily going to look the same swinging a club as he did, and in fact that they shouldn’t. You’re exactly right. Manuel de la Torre explains better than anybody else I’ve ever heard why you get so many different looks.
April 26th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
video info is wrong. hogan is not the best ball striker of all time. that title goes to moe norman no doubt.
April 26th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
one plane swing…cool.
April 27th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Look, Gary Player called Hogan a gymnast. His swing is inspirational but it’s really impossible to duplicate. Good luck with your swing. Be you ok?
April 27th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Excellent observation. By noting that, you’ve helped me with my swing. Thankyou.
April 27th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Excellent observation. By noting that, you’ve helped me with my swing. Thankyou.
April 27th, 2010 at 2:12 am
@seanlikesborat
He could hit around 300 yd drives, using inferior balls, rubbery steel shafts, persimmion wood, all while be 160 dripping wet. He just hit it so pure, every time. From what I have read, he was an asshole though. I have stareted replicating his swing, specifically the weight shift, and I have added 10-12 yds on most of my irons. Hitting a 5 iron 195 in February in Seattle. Not bad!
April 27th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Perfection.
April 27th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Don’t touch the Shaqtus, and don’t pick apart Hogan’s swing!
April 27th, 2010 at 3:32 am
can anyone tell me, was he a long hitter for his era????
April 27th, 2010 at 4:17 am
wow…look at how flat the shaft is at his apex…pointing directly at his target; strong and straight left arm bent way up high! and his right arm almost touching his ribs. Very compact and strong swing. At impact, his hips are way out in front which basically means he crushed the ball because of the lag he has waiting for the upper body to come in SMACK the ball! ..very classic swing…one we all want to copy.
April 27th, 2010 at 4:37 am
i gonna learn this robotic swing..
April 27th, 2010 at 4:46 am
would someone look at my swing and give tips if you can please
April 27th, 2010 at 5:11 am
BTW note his right heel raising early in the downswing…lots of people like to comment on Hogans foot motion and how he keeps that heel down. He was hitting it pretty damn good this day for the record. (was no slouch any day though) His weight may have shifted to the inside of his right foot here as well but no doubt it raised very early. Perhaps due to the axis tilt he needs hitting driver? Just guessing for the most part. (honestly) I will have to study more swings and driver vs. iron swings.
April 27th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Brilliant. Swinging left enough, great pivot, and a swing he built all by himself, for HIM. Gotta love BH.
April 27th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Hogan had a much steeper path to the ball on his downswing than on his takeway.That is the key to solid contact and reaching the position of a straight left wrist and bent right.He swung the handle not the club head.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:15 am
My point is that Hogan stated, in his book, that turning your left hip causes your hands to drop further on the inside. However it only feels as though your hands have dropped on the inside, infact they are lagging behind, which can place a player in difficulty.
April 27th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Actually Hogan would on occasion drop his hands much more than shown in this video. It simply depended upon the shot we was playing. If you know the old fairway to green layout of this hole a straight approach down the fairway was all that was required. Even the tactician, Hogan had many variations of his grooved swing to accomplish the task at hand. Who can tell me what type of shot a severe to moderate backswing drop would compliment and what pro plays it regularly today & their shot type ?