42 Quotes by Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan, one of the greatest golfers in history, left an indelible mark on the sport through his exceptional skill, determination, and unparalleled work ethic. Known for his precision and focus, Hogan's meticulous approach to the game revolutionized golf and set new standards of excellence.
Overcoming a near-fatal car accident in 1949, Hogan displayed remarkable resilience and perseverance, returning to the game and achieving remarkable success. His legendary swing and ability to perform under pressure earned him numerous major championships, including four U.S. Open victories.
Hogan's dedication to perfecting his craft through rigorous practice and constant refinement made him a true icon in the world of golf. Beyond his accomplishments on the course, Hogan's influence extended to the development of golf equipment and the sharing of his knowledge through instructional books. His enduring legacy as a consummate professional, disciplined athlete, and master of the game continues to inspire golfers of all generations to strive for greatness and approach the sport with unwavering determination.
Ben Hogan Quotes
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round. (Meaning)
Every day that you don't practice is one day longer before you achieve greatness
The most important shot in golf is the next one.
Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.
The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.
If you can't outplay them, outwork them.
Hitting a golf ball and putting have nothing in common. They're two different games. You work all your life to perfect a repeating swing that will get you to the greens, and then you have to try to do something that is totally unrelated. There shouldn't be any cups, just flag sticks. And then the man who hit the most fairways and greens and got closest to the pins would be the tournament winner.
Why that would be like challenging Bing Crosby to a singing contest,wouldn't it
Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf.
There are no shortcuts in the quest for perfection.
Your name is the most important thing you own. Don't ever do anything to disgrace or cheapen it.
If we could have just screwed another head on his shoulders, he would have been the greatest golfer who ever lived.
Every day you miss playing or practicing is one day longer it takes to be good.
The ultimate judge of your swing is the flight of the ball.
Golf is not a game of good shots. It's a game of bad shots.
A shot that goes in the cup is pure luck, but a shot to within two feet of the flag is skill.
The greatest pleasure is obtained by improving.
Golf is 20 percent talent and 80 percent management.
"You wouldn't have had to call a penalty on me, I would've called I on myself'.
I'm the sole judge of my standards.
May thy ball lie in green pastures, and not in still waters.
Control is the main thing, and the tee shot is the most important shot in golf. You've got to hit the fairway before you have a good chance of putting the ball close to the pin. You can be the greatest iron player in the world, but if you're in the boondocks it won't do you any good.
All other things being equal, greens break to the west.
Good golf begins with a good grip.
If a man can shoot 10 birdies, there's no reason why he can't shoot 18. Why can't you birdie every hole on the course?
There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games, one played in the air, and the other on the ground.
Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don't you?
You never fight your eye when you look at a hole. If it looks one way, play it that way. Don't make a big deal out of an easy shot.
Jesus Christ can't hit a golf ball straight. It's virtually impossible - at best it's an accident.
People have always been telling me what I can't do. I guess I have wanted to show them. That's been one of my driving forces all my life.
Shoot a lower score than everybody else.
This is a game of misses. The guy who misses the best is going to win.
You hear stories about me beating my brains out practising, but the truth is, I was enjoying myself. I couldn't wait to get up in the morning, so I could hit balls. When I'm hitting the ball where I want, hard and crisply, it's a joy that very few people experience.
When I practiced, I practiced to get it right.
Like most professional golfers, I have a tendency to remember my poor shots a shade more vividly than the good ones.
I play with friends, but we don't play friendly games.
The average golfer's problem is not so much the lack of ability as it is lack of knowledge about what he should be doing
Certainly, if you can't manage your game, you can't play tournament golf. You continually have to ask yourself what club to play, where to aim it, whether to accept a safe par or to try to go for a birdie. You can't play every hole the same way. I never could.
If the Masters offered no money at all, I would be here trying just as hard.
Hit the ball up to the hole... You meet a better class of people up there.
Golf was my life. I didn't want to give it up. So I went to work!
Selecting a stroke is like selecting a wife. To each his own.
When you see an opportunity, you practice and work, at least from sunup to sundown.
There's no set time or schedule for developing one's skills as a professional golfer, and it certainly doesn't come overnight. It's a muscle-memory exercise that comes over time.
You only hit a straight ball by accident. The ball is going to move right or left every time you hit it, so you had better make it go one way or the other.
― Ben Hogan Quotes
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