Golf Team Tied for 18th After First Round of NCAA Championship May 28, 2009
The Jackets also counted a 74 from senior and Ben Hogan Award candidate (tied for 41st place) and a 76 from sophomore (tied for 75th). Senior and freshman each shot 79. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Casey brings new world No. 3 ranking to Colonial May 28, 2009
Sabbatini already has joined Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Mickelson and Sergio Garcia among the 14 golfers to win both events in their careers. Only Hogan won both the same year, doing so in 1946. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Men's Golf NCAA ACCtion: Tuesday, May 26 May 27, 2009
The Jackets also counted a 74 from senior and Ben Hogan Award candidate Cameron Tringale (tied for 41st place) and a 76 from sophomore John-Tyler Griffin (tied for 75th). Senior David Dragoo and freshman James White each shot 79. (Theacc.com)
Officials struggle over Gardens, weeds May 26, 2009
SEPTEMBER 2007: The bronze statues of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd are put in storage in a maintenance building. NOVEMBER 2007: The Hall of Fame agrees to let the city operate the gardens for six months for $1, with options to renew for two more six-month terms. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rory holds off Davis to win Byron Nelson May 26, 2009
Sabbatini, who also won the Colonial Invitational made famous by another American great and five-time winner Ben Hogan at nearby Fort Worth two years ago, was pushed all the way by runner-up Davis. The Englishman also carded a sizzling 64 to finish 17-under, with American journeyman D.A. Points a further stroke adrift in third. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Record win for Sabbatini May 25, 2009
5 million-dollar tournament, his first triumph since the 2007 Colonial in nearby Fort Worth and linked with golf legend Ben Hogan the same way Nelson is at this event. "It's a great feeling to win anything associated with 'Lord' Byron," said Sabbatini. (iAfrica.com)
Stanley Wins Ben Hogan Award May 24, 2009
Clemson, SC-Clemson junior was awarded the 2009 Ben Hogan Award at Colonial Country Club in Dallas, TX on Friday evening ... The Ben Hogan Award is presented by Chesapeake Energy in association with the Colonial Country Club and the Golf Coaches Association of America ... Stanley won the Ben Hogan Award in competition against finalists Rickie Fowler of Oklahoma State and Jorge Campillo of Indiana. (Clemsontigers.com)
Spring greens - Find out what’s new, improved at western Montana links May 15, 2009
The course is high above town at 102 Ben Hogan Drive. Greens fees are 13 for nine holes Monday through Thursday, 23 for 18 holes Monday through Thursday, 10 for UM students. (Missoulian, MT)
Rebels Ready For NCAA Regional May 13, 2009
OLSON WAS ON 2009 HOGAN WATCH LIST: UNLV junior was included on the Ben Hogan Award watch list, which was announced in February by Chesepeake Energy, in association with Colonial Country Club, The Friends of Golf (FOG) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The most prestigious award in men's college golf, The Hogan is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or junior college golfer taking into account all collegiate and amateur competitions during the... (Unlvrebels.com)
MLB Notebook: Rodriguez returning to lineup in Baltimore May 8, 2009
Van Sickle has a school-record 11 career golf victories at Marquette and has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Ben Hogan Award and one of five finalists for the Byron Nelson Award. First published on May 8, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tringale a Finalist for Byron Nelson Award May 7, 2009
Named All-Atlantic Coast Conference Monday for the fourth time in his career, Tringale also is a semifinalist for the Ben Hogan Award, given to the nation's top golfer across all NCAA divisions. The senior from Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Three Tigers Named to All-ACC Golf Team May 5, 2009
58 stroke average this year and was named a semifinalist for the Ben Hogan Award. He leads Clemson in stroke average, top 10 finishes (6), under par rounds (12) and rounds in the 60s (7). (Clemsontigers.com)
Jay Hovdey blog May 4, 2009
Jack Fleck beating Ben Hogan head-to-head in the 1955 U.S. Open. Bill Casner, an El Paso boy, hails from Mine That Bird's part of the world and cut his racetrack teeth at Sunland Park, just across the New Mexico state line. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Washington Claims Pac-10 Golf Championship Apr 30, 2009
Washington junior Nick Taylor, a finalist for the Ben Hogan award awarded to the best player in college golf, overcame a mediocre start on Monday and improved consistently throughout the championship to finish second (76-70-67-68 - 281). UCLA senior Erik Flores, an early favorite for the individual title, carded the best score of the day (67) Wednesday and finished tied for third (73-73-70-67 - 283) with Oregon's Daniel Miernicki (74-69-70-70 - 283). (Pac-10.org)
Two Rivers turns 100 Apr 30, 2009
Kim Young and Jeff Woodland won Ben Hogan Tour titles in 1990 and '91, competing against fields that included such notables as Tom Lehman, Ernie Els, Steve Stricker, Stephen Ames and David Toms. Who can forget Woodland's final round of 60 in the 1991 Hogan event. (Sioux City Journal)
Making $5 million the hard way Apr 29, 2009
Like Ben Hogan did, in another age, Jay follows the sun. He plays golf for a living. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Spring break officially over, Woods and Co. return to action Apr 29, 2009
" Harrington is of the same mind. Trying to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three consecutive majors in the modern era, Harrington packed his schedule with events leading up to Augusta, where he tied for 35th. He planned all along to take two weeks off when it was over. "I always try and peak at majors, so The Masters was the end of a long playing cycle," said Harrington, who played four tournaments in five weeks. "So I rest to recover afterward and to start building up for... (USA Today -- Sports)
Horschel named SEC's top golfer Apr 28, 2009
Horschel also is a semifinalist for the 2009 Ben Hogan Award, college golf's top honor. The Gators await an NCAA Regional bid to one of six host sites, May 14-16. (Florida Today)
Taylor A Hogan Award Semifinalist Apr 17, 2009
-- The field for the Ben Hogan Award has been narrowed, and University of Washington junior is in the mix of 10 semifinalists for golf's most prestigious collegiate honor. The Ben Hogan Award is presented annually to the top men's college golf player from NCAA Division I, II or III, or NAIA or NJCAA, taking into account all collegiate and amateur competitions during a 12-month period. (Pac-10.org)
Horschel a semifinalist for Ben Hogan award Apr 17, 2009
-- University of Florida senior golfer Billy Horschel, a graduate of Bayside High School, has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2009 The Ben Hogan Award, the most prestigious award in men's college golf ... Billy Horschel is one of 10 semifinalists for the Ben Hogan award. (Florida Today)
Harringtons horror-show at second hole shatters Paddy Slam dream Apr 13, 2009
Irelands Harrington had hoped to join Tiger Woods, who won a four-in-a-row Tiger Slam, and Ben Hogan as the only men to win three Majors in a row after winning the British Open and PGA Championship last year. But as he sat beyond the 18th green, the 37-year-old Dubliner was philosophical rather than broken-hearted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Perry and Cabrera lead Masters as Woods struggles to stay within reach Apr 13, 2009
The 37-year-old Dubliner took a quadruple-bogey nine at the second to shatter his bid to become just the third man in history after Woods and Ben Hogan to win three majors in a row. Mickelson had four birdies and three bogeys en route to his 71 and he did not rule out a third green jacket for himself. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Perry, Cabrera lead Masters Apr 12, 2009
The 37-year-old Dubliner took a quadruple-bogey nine at the second to shatter his bid to become just the third man in history after Woods and Ben Hogan to win three majors in a row. "Everybody else seems more disappointed than I am," said Harrington. (iAfrica.com)
Harrington's hopes of third straight major ends Apr 12, 2009
Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan are the only players to win three different majors in succession, and it's almost certain to stay that way. "Obviously, I didn't expect to take a 9 at the second, but it happens in golf,'' Harrington said. "You have to put up with it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Campbell shoots 65 to lead Apr 10, 2009
British Open and PGA champion Padraig Harrington opened with a 69, a strong start in his bid to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three successive majors. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newsweek: Can Tiger really win the most majors? Apr 10, 2009
In the 75-year history of the Masters, only five champions, had already celebrated their 40th birthday: Ben Hogan at 40, Sam Snead and Gary Player both at 42, Mark O'Meara at 43 and Nicklaus at 46. Arnold Palmer, who with four career Masters victories shares second place with Woods behind Nicklaus's six, won his last at age 34. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger gunning for 15th Major title Apr 10, 2009
However, the Dubliner is doing his best to play down the hype of whether he can follow in the footsteps of Woods (2000), Jack Nicklaus (1971-2) and Ben Hogan (1953) and win a third consecutive major. Its a chance to win another major and its a chance to win the Masters, said Harrington. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
All eyes on Tiger Apr 9, 2009
Harrington, who is seeking to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three consecutive majors, has been relegated to second-banana status because of Woods' major championship comeback. He should be back in the spotlight when the tournament starts, though. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Tiger Woods sizes up another green jacket Apr 9, 2009
Woods has missed the past two majors and Irelands Padraig Harrington won both, putting him in position to become only the third man to win three majors in a row alongside Woods and Ben Hogan. Whether its three in a row or another major, its just the fact I know I can do it that brings its own level of pressure, Harrington said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Woods the clear favourite Apr 9, 2009
" Woods has missed the past two majors and Ireland's Padraig Harrington won both, putting him in position to become only the third man to win three majors in a row alongside Woods and Ben Hogan. "Whether it's three in a row or another major, it's just the fact I know I can do it that brings its own level of pressure," Harrington said. "I'm going to have that pressure for the forseeable future. " Harrington resists the notion of a rivalry with Woods. "I can't be a rival. (iAfrica.com)
Warmth in forecast at Masters Apr 9, 2009
He can join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only men to win three straight. Elite company, indeed. (Boston Globe)
Special memories from Santilli Apr 9, 2009
The chat with Ben Hogan ... "I tied Ben Hogan," Santilli said. (Boston Globe)
Defending champ Immelman at home in Masters background Apr 9, 2009
meanwhile, is trying to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players in the modern era to win three consecutive majors ... " Harrington seeks third straight major is trying to go where only Ben Hogan and have gone in the modern golf era to the winner's circle in a third consecutive major championship. Hogan won the 1953 Masters, U.S. Open and British Open in succession, and Woods went one better with his Tiger Slam by winning the 2000 U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship and 2001... (USA Today -- Sports)
Trahan in the Masters Apr 8, 2009
He received the Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan Awards as national player of the year in 2002 as a junior. Trahan set 21 Clemson records over his career and was a four-time first-team All-ACC selection. (CUTigers.com)
On a collision course Apr 8, 2009
The last time Mickelson was so prominently featured at a major was three years ago in the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, when he had a one-shot lead on the 18th hole with a chance to join Woods (who had missed the cut) and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three straight majors. Mickelson made double bogey to lose by one, and he has not contended in a major since. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
South African Players to bow out from Masters Apr 8, 2009
Player won the Masters in 1961, 1974 and 1978 and he is one of only five men to capture a career Grand Slam, joining an elite group that also includes Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen and Tiger Woods, who did it at age 24. Players other major titles include the British Open in 1959, 1968 and 1974, the 1965 US Open and 1962 and 1972 PGA Championship. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Woods the overwhelming favourite to claim fifth title Apr 8, 2009
However the 37-year-old Dubliner is doing his best to play down the hype of whether he can follow in the footsteps of Woods (2000), Jack Nicklaus (1971-2) and Ben Hogan (1953). Golf is all about performing in the majors but Im not going to this major and thinking it has to happen, Harrington said of his bid for a rare third major win in a row. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Past champions » Apr 7, 2009
The Masters: Past Masters Tournament champions - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Golf)
Player set to make final showing at Masters Apr 7, 2009
When Player won the U.S. Open in 1965, he became just the third player -- along with Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan -- to capture a career Grand Slam, victories in all four majors championships. Nicklaus and are the only players to join the exclusive group. (ESPN -- Golf)
Opinion: Despite past wins, all eyes arent on Harrington Apr 7, 2009
Scott Halleran / Getty ImagesBy emerging victorious in the Masters this year, Ireland's Padraig Harrington can join Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods as the only two players to win as many as three majors in a row ... Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods are the only players to ever win as many as three majors in succession. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Player's last Masters Apr 7, 2009
By age 29, he joined Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players at the time to complete a professional career grand slam -- achieving it a year before Nicklaus. "I wanted to beat to do that so badly, and I did it," Player said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tiger's tale takes focus Apr 6, 2009
- There's Irishman bid for a third consecutive major championship victory, a feat that has been accomplished only twice -- by Ben Hogan and Woods -- since the Masters began. - Then there's former No. 1 player Greg Norman, a three-time runner-up at Augusta National who is making his first appearance since 2002. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Quiet day of practice at Augusta National Apr 6, 2009
Geoff Ogilvy also has won twice this year, while Padraig Harrington will try to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three straight majors in the modern era. Who doesnt have a chance this week. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Casey outlasts Holmes in Houston Open playoff Apr 6, 2009
April 4: If you're looking to pick up golf techniques from a book, Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks recommend those from Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan or Tiger Woods. NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger favored to win Masters again Apr 5, 2009
The Irishman, who has shown a remarkable knack for bearing down on the back nine at majors, goes to the Masters with a chance to join Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three straight majors in the 93 years that there have been at least three on the menu. It s nice that I am going for three in a row, Harrington said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
McPherson all alone in lead of LPGA's first major Apr 5, 2009
April 4: If you're looking to pick up golf techniques from a book, Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks recommend those from Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan or Tiger Woods. More on golf. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Senator wants city to control property Apr 5, 2009
The likenesses of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd are in storage ... APRIL 2002: The Bobby Jones statue is moved from a temporary location into the gardens, joining Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson, Raymond Floyd and Ben Hogan ... SEPT. 5, 2007: One by one, the bronze statues of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd were carted away to a storage shed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Darknessat Bay Hill brings back memories of Faldo Apr 1, 2009
Lehman won the tournament 20 years ago when it was part of the Ben Hogan Tour. It is one of four original Nationwide Tour events still on the schedule. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hat slam revisited » Mar 30, 2009
Seeking his fifth straight PGA Tour victory, fifth career win at this event and 64th title overall -- a number that would tie him for third all-time with Ben Hogan -- Woods had 24 feet standing between him and success on the final hole. What happened. (ESPN -- Golf)
Total Career Success -- VOICEAMERICA RADIO Kevin Hogan, Best selling Author on The Science of Influence Mar 29, 2009
Buy the Ben Hogan DVD Collection - as seen on the Golf Channel. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
With Masters lurking, Ireland's Harrington ready for close-up Mar 25, 2009
"It's all the better for me," said Harrington, who will try to join Ben Hogan and as the only players to win three consecutive majors in the modern era. "It makes me better able to manage my own time and cope with what I'm doing.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Harrington seeks balance Mar 25, 2009
A victory at Augusta this year would make him just the third player ever, along with Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods, to win three majors in a row. Harrington said he tried not to let that possibility increase the pressure on him to perform. (iAfrica.com)
Medal Play Pairings Announced for Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship Mar 18, 2009
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Display statues, city official says Mar 17, 2009
Mr. Brigham mentioned Augusta Regional and Daniel Field airports and local museums as places where the six statues -- of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd -- could be enjoyed by fans. Today's commission meeting is at noon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bedlam in Butte: Missoula kids rock the bleachers at AA hoops tourney Mar 13, 2009
Big Sky High students Sean Dwyer, Thayne Palmer and Ben Hogan, from left, had plenty to cheer about during the Big Sky girls' basketball game in Butte on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Eagles advanced a notch, and hope for a repeat State Class AA hoops championship. (Missoulian, MT)
Hamilton revs up Mar 7, 2009
6m Basketballer Ben Hogan 1. 7m Golfer Scott Hamilton 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hall of Fame's statues might end up leaving Mar 6, 2009
Weighing 700 to 1,200 pounds apiece -- and costing an average of $100,000 -- the bronze statues of golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd were the signature features of the now-defunct gardens. The statues were moved to a maintenance building for storage in September 2007, three months after the organization ran out of money and closed the gardens. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New challenges Mar 3, 2009
In fact, those four tournament are the only four original tournaments left when the Tour began as the Ben Hogan Tour 20 years ago. While the Louisiana Open may not have the economic impact this year that it has had in the past, Jones is adamant that the annual tournament will be able to assist charities in the area, just as it has always done. (New Iberia, LA)
Stanley Midseason Candidate for Ben Hogan Award Feb 27, 2009
Clemson, SC -- Clemson junior All-American is one of 22 players on the midseason watch list for the 2009 Ben Hogan Award ... The only Clemson golfer to win the Ben Hogan Award is who captured the honor in 2002, his junior year. (Clemsontigers.com)
Tiger's back - PGA Tour's whole again Feb 26, 2009
-- Bay Hill: Woods needed a birdie on the final hole to collect his fifth consecutive victory and No. 64 of his career, matching Ben Hogan. When Woods' curling, downhill, 24-foot putt gently fell into the hole, he animatedly fired his hat to the ground. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Notes: NBC expects to show Tiger this weekend Feb 25, 2009
In the most anticipated return to golf since Ben Hogan recovered from a car accident, Woods ends an eight-month hiatus due to knee surgery at the Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday. The first three rounds will be televised on The Golf Channel. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mickelson concludes wild week with satisfying win Feb 24, 2009
Mickelson joined Ben Hogan, Corey Pavin and Mike Weir as the only repeat winners at Riviera, and he felt a sense of relief and satisfaction as he hoisted the trophy beneath the fabled clubhouse off Sunset Boulevard. He was in a position he had never been in during his 17 years on tour, then in a spot that was all too familiar. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Down Underdog: Aussie Jones knows odds are long vs. Tiger Feb 24, 2009
By Scott Halleran, Getty Images. "It's a chance of a lifetime, really," Brendan Jones, above, says of his first-round Match Play meeting against Tiger Woods on Wednesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
MATCHUPS: WGC Accenture Match Play Feb 24, 2009
Down Underdog: Aussie Jones knows odds are long vs. Tiger - USATODAY.com. Down Underdog: Aussie Jones knows odds are long vs. Tiger. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mickelson earns Riviera repeat Feb 23, 2009
He finished at 15-under 269 and joined Ben Hogan, and as the only back-to-back winners at Riviera. "I'm pleased to be sitting here as the champion," Mickelson said. (ESPN -- Golf)
