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Walter Hagen
Walter Charles Hagen was an American professional golfer and a key figure in the golf industry during the first half of the 20th century. His total of 11 professional majors came in third after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Dubbed the "father of professional golf", he has brought fame, prestige, great awards and lucrative support to this sport. Hagen is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Hagen won the US Open twice, and in 1922 became the first born American to win the British Open and win the Claret Jug three more times. He also won the PGA Championship with a record five times, and the Western Open five times while he had an almost big championship position. Hagen has won a total of 45 PGA victories in his career and has captained the Ryder Cup six times.
Full nameWalter Charles Hagen
NicknameSir Walter, The Haig
BornDecember 21, 1892, Rochester, New York
DiedOctober 6, 1969, Traverse City, Michigan
ResidenceTraverse City, Michigan, (1958–1969)
SpouseEdna Crosby Straus, (m. 1923–37), Margaret Johnson, (m. 1917–21)
ChildrenWalter Jr. (1918–82)
Turned professional1912
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins58
PGA Tour45 (8th all time)
Other13
Masters TournamentT11: 1936
U.S. OpenWon: 1914, 1919
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1922, 1924, 1928, 1929
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927
World Golf Hall of Fame1974 (member page)

About Walter Hagen

Golfer Walter Hagen was born in Rochester, New York, United States on December 21, 1892. He dies at the age of 76, on October 6, 1969.

On his journey to popularizing the sport, one of golf's greatest players won an incredible 11 major titles.

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Walter Hagen before becoming famous

Walter Hagen was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1892 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began caddying at a young age, practicing whenever he had free time.

Achievement of Walter Hagen

He was the first golfer to sign a sponsorship contract.

Walter Hagen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His father worked as a blacksmith at a railroad shop, and he hailed from a working-class household.

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Only a few players, notably Golfer Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, have beaten him in major tournaments.

Walter Hagen Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Walter Hagen updated on March 20 2023.