Ben Hogan is probably the first modern-day golfer who people consider the greatest. However, golfing fans of this generation did not get to see his golfing skills. Previously, there were no cameras or broadcasting done, but still, there is small footage where we can see Ben Hogan play golf. 

The American golfer turned pro in 1930 and retired from the PGA Tour in 1971. In this period, he won 64 PGA Tours and nine major championships. Moreover, he overcame a plethora of hardships, like making a comeback after a life-threatening accident. 

Hogan was well known for his incredible ball-striking ability. He was also probably the most hard-working golfer, as no one among his contemporaries practiced as hard as him. Moreover, he also worked a lot on his golf swing tried to fix things that held him back.

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So, Golf Digest recently shared a video from the 1940s where we can see Ben Hogan playing a few strokes in a tournament. Interestingly, there is even footage where Hogan used a wedge shot on the green.

What made Ben Hogan an incredible ball striker?

Before Lee Trevino made his name on the PGA Tour, Ben Hogan was the ultimate golf ball striker in professional golf. Ben has also written a book on golf, which is probably the most read golf book even today. Additionally, during those days, there was seldom any knowledge about the golf swing. But Hogan studied the whole process and broke down this into four parts. 

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This enormous study and implementation made him an incredible ball striker on the PGA Tour. However, after his life-threatening car crash, Hogan had to adjust his game slightly. His putting became the weakest link in his game, but he still managed to win events thanks to his extraordinary iron and wedge play.

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Therefore, even after so many years, fans still regard him as one of the greatest golfers with vast knowledge of the technicalities of a golf swing.