Got the look Aug 14, 2009
He put together a streak of six wins in succession early in 2000, pulling alongside Ben Hogan and threatening to chase down Byron Nelsons record of 11 PGA Tour wins in succession. He manufactured another streak earlier this year, peeling off seven victories in a row. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Past winners » Aug 11, 2009
91st PGA Championship: Past champions - ESPN. Updated: July 28, 2009, 2:31 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Slow-play rule in spotlight after Tiger, Harrington were timed Aug 11, 2009
By Charlie Riedel, AP. Tiger Woods will be fined by the PGA Tour for criticizing an official during Sunday's Bridgestone Invitational, according to The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Eight amateurs added to U.S. Walker Cup team Aug 10, 2009
Fowler, the 2008 Ben Hogan Award winner, is joined by Bud Cauley, Brendan Gielow, , , , and. Two more players will be chosen in later this month after the U.S. Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. (ESPN -- Golf)
Tiger earns 70th career win Aug 10, 2009
Terrific shot sparks Tiger to 70th career win - Golf- nbcsports. Terrific shot sparks Tiger to 70th career win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PGA Championship trivia quiz Aug 8, 2009
How well do you know PGA Championship history. Take a look at the golfers who have won the PGA Championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The top 10 golf movies Jul 29, 2009
Though the stories committed to celluloid vary in their approach - from The Stooges comedic farce entitled "Three Little Beers," to the Ben Hogan biopic "Follow the Sun," - the central attraction of golf remains at all the film's core. Here is CNN's best ten golf movies ever made - do you agree with our selection. (CNN -- International)
Stricker made his mark at Dakota Dunes Jul 29, 2009
Stricker shot 64-66-68--198 at what is now Two Rivers Golf Club, tying Mike Springer for second place in the inaugural Ben Hogan Dakota Dunes Open in 1990, an event won by Kim Young in wire-to-wire fashion ... Stricker, a three-time Big Ten Conference champion at the University of Illinois, had turned pro in May 1990 and was playing his first Ben Hogan Tour event. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
On the tee with Verle Jul 26, 2009
Daily American Correspondent. I was one of the many golfers watching this year s British Open who happened to be rooting for 59-year-old Tom Watson to win another major. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Harrington shifts his attention to PGA Jul 20, 2009
At the Masters, he was trying to join Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan as the only players to win three straight majors. He wasn't close at Augusta National, either. (The Augusta Chronicle)
•Old Tom took game to brink of history Jul 20, 2009
Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson avoided the British Open with regularity. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
July 18: Nick Watney wins the Kearney... Jul 19, 2009
Watney was also a Ben Hogan Award finalist, which is an honor that is considered the most prominent award in men's college golf. The Ben Hogan Award is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer taking into account all collegiate and amateur competitions during the past 12-month period. (Gobulldogs.com)
Peevler back to make Open pro debut Jul 18, 2009
The first shot the young Peevler ever struck was with his dad's Ben Hogan 9-iron as a 3-year-old. "I remember lobbing it over a power line we had back there," Peevler said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Watson links to the past Jul 17, 2009
When Ben Hogan was 54, walking on legs that ached with every step, he shot 30 on the back nine of Augusta National during a third-round 66 that reminded everyone of his brilliance. That day, Hogan birdied the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Top 10 British Open Moments Jul 17, 2009
From Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods, TIME examines the British Open's most memorable moments. More Stories. (Time.com)
McIlroy leads charge of the 20-somethings Jul 17, 2009
Woods set an obscure PGA Tour record two weeks ago when he won his ATonal at Congressional for his 53rd victory this decade, topping the previous record of Ben Hogan, who won 52 times in the 1940s. His 12 majors this decade is another record. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Golf’s age-old story Jul 16, 2009
Woods set an obscure PGA Tour record two weeks ago when he won his AT&T National at Congressional for his 53d victory this decade, topping the previous record of Ben Hogan, who won 52 times in the 1940s. Woods s 12 majors this decade is another record. (Boston Globe)
Top-seeded Taylor coasts to win at U.S. Publinx Jul 16, 2009
Others advancing included 2008 Ben Hogan Award winner Rickie Fowler of Oklahoma State; 18-year-old Cameron Peck of Olympia, Wash. and former Oklahoma golfer Philip Bryan, who's now an assistant coach for the Sooners. (ESPN -- Golf)
Rickie Fowler Turning Pro? Jul 14, 2009
The 20-year-old Fowler was a first team Ping All-American in both of his first two years while playing for the Cowboys, and was the first freshman ever to receive the Ben Hogan Award. Fowler won the third tournament of his collegiate career -- the Aggie Invitational in April -- and placed outside the top 20 just once in 12 starts during his sophomore season. (GoPokes.com)
It’s nice having Turnberry back in the rotation Jul 12, 2009
Ben Hogan conquered Carnoustie in 1953 and never went back. That was the year of his almost Grand Slam. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dulac on Golf: Hershey course develops a sweet history of its own Jul 12, 2009
Ben Hogan was the head golf professional at Hershey Country Club from 1941-51, a period in which he won six major tournaments on the PGA Tour, including three U.S. Open titles. He was recommended for the job by the former head professional, Henry Picard, who won 20 of his 26 PGA Tour titles while he was at Hershey from 1933 to 1940. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Almost Perfect Jul 9, 2009
The legendary golfer Ben Hogan once had a dream, or a nightmare, in which he recorded 17 consecutive holes-in-one then lipped out on the last. Maybe he did himself a favor. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Past Open champions Jul 9, 2009
British Open past champions - Golf - ESPN. Updated: July 6, 2009, 4:17 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Young infielder Holt brings grinding style Jul 8, 2009
The self-proclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World" has a population of 15,565 in the latest U.S. Census and is the birthplace of, among others, golf great Ben Hogan and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb. State College Spikes infielder Brock Holt is also from Stephenville, although he wasn't born there. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Frank Fuhrer Invitational: Sikora shoots 141 Jul 7, 2009
Treesdale amateur Mike Van Sickle, winner of the nation's Ben Hogan Award after a school-record 11 career victories at Marquette, declined his invitation because he was given a sponsor's exemption into this week's John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour. First published on July 7, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Kim gets a chance vs. Tiger at AT&T Jul 5, 2009
Golf Roundup: Kim gets a chance vs. Tiger at ATle. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tiger Woods and a Q&A Jul 5, 2009
Rather than speculating on your place in golf history: Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Bobby Jones. How would you rank them were you forced to rank the three greats. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Recap » Jul 5, 2009
Tiger Woods, Anthony Kim share third-round lead at ATPN. Updated: July 4, 2009, 10:50 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Kim ready for showdown in AT&T National Jul 5, 2009
Kim ready for showdown in ATonal. Article:Kim ready for showdown in ATonal:/c/a/2009/07/04/SPK218J1TM.DTL Article:Kim ready for showdown in ATonal:/c/a/2009/07/04/SPK218J1TM.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tracking Tiger: News, features and more Jun 25, 2009
Tracking Tiger- nbcsports. The 2009 U.S. OpenLatest NewsThe 2009 MastersFeaturesLive votes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notebook: Mahan hit too good a shot Jun 23, 2009
Woods was seeking his fourth Open title, which would have tied him for the record with Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus. His final-round 69 put him in a tie for sixth at even-par 280. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Unlikely pair at top creates Open drama Jun 22, 2009
In '03 he won the Ben Hogan Award as the nation's top collegiate golfer. At the '03 Masters, he was low amateur, finished 17th and, when paired with Tiger Woods, trounced him by seven. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cancer diagnosis strengthens a familys bond Jun 22, 2009
Hed even gathered ancillary reading for me, such as golf magazines and classics by Ben Hogan. On the days he didnt feel well, wed watch tournaments on the Golf Channel. (MSNBC -- Health)
Golf Course Review - Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Jun 21, 2009
Known more for losing a playoff to Ben Hogan in the 1950 U.S. Open at Merion and being the uncle of Tom Fazio than for designing golf courses, George Fazio was nonetheless a gifted golf course architect. The elder Fazio, who finished in the top-five in three U.S. Open Championships in a four-year stretch, crafted courses at Champions Golf Club, Jupiter Hills, Moselem Springs and designed the renowned Butler National Golf Club in Illinois along with his nephew. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Breaking it down at Bethpage Jun 18, 2009
Curtis Strange, who won in 1988 and 1989, is the only repeat winner since Ben Hogan in 1950-51. So, Tiger is off the board, but that's the only reason for it. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Oakmont gets 2016 Open Jun 18, 2009
Oakmont was awarded the U.S. Open in 2016 for a record ninth time, marking the shortest period of time the club has had to wait between national championships since Ben Hogan won the U.S. Open in 1953 and Jack Nicklaus beat Arnold Palmer in an 18-hole playoff in 1962. The USGA made the official announcement yesterday at a news conference at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park, site of the 109th U.S. Open that begins today in Farmingdale, N.Y. The Post-Gazette first reported June 5 that the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Smith: Open is often fickle Jun 17, 2009
The driver is why Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus won four times, in the opinion of author Dan Jenkins, who has just come out with another book, appropriately labeled, "Jenkins at the Majors." ... Driver: Ben Hogan (Jack Nicklaus) ... Pitching: Ben Hogan (Sam Snead). (Athens Banner-Herald)
U.S Open at a glance Jun 17, 2009
Stanley will turn pro after the U.S. Open following an outstanding career at Clemson that included winning the 2009 Ben Hogan as the top amateur golfer on a college team. Martin, meanwhile, has spent the first two days getting acclimated to his first major championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tiger faces long, tough test to repeat at US Open Jun 17, 2009
Even so, Woods says there is a reason why Curtis Strange (1988-89) and Ben Hogan (1950-51) are the only U.S. Open champions to repeat in the last 70 years. You have to have every facet of your game going, Woods said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Thurmond Recaps 2008-09 Season, Palmer Cup Jun 16, 2009
A Ben Hogan Award semifinalist, Taylor's 2008-09 campaign is arguably the best by a Husky golfer, as he was medalist at the CordeValle Collegiate, Hawai'i-Hilo Intercollegiate, Oregon Duck Invite and U.S. Intercollegiate. The Abbotsford, B.C. natives four medals in just this season ties him with for career medals won. (Gohuskies.com)
Tringale Named a First-Team All-American Jun 3, 2009
A four-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree in his career, Tringale finished the year ranked No. 4 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index, was a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award and a semifinalist for the Ben Hogan Award. Tringale finished the year with seven top-10 finishes and two other top-20s in 11 tournaments, including victories at the Brickyard Collegiate in the fall and Southern Highlands Collegiate in the spring. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Horschel makes quick jump to pro Jun 3, 2009
"Horschel has represented the U.S. as an amateur in the Walker Cup, World Amateur Championships and U.S. Palmer Cup teams. He was a finalist for the Ben Hogan Award this year, given annually to the nation's top amateur golfer. "This is an exciting time for men's golf internationally, with a crop of young players that will be stars for years to come, and Billy is an upcoming young American star that will be one of the elite players in the game for many years," said Clarke Jones, senior vice... (Florida Today)
Stanley Named First-Team All-American Jun 2, 2009
Stanley, who won the 2009 Ben Hogan Award as the top amateur golfer on a college team, has announced that he will turn professional in June. He completes his Clemson career second in school history in stroke average with a 71. (Clemsontigers.com)
Green Valley Golf Instruction adds new pro (13) May 31, 2009
Also an artist, he hung paintings of Ben Hogan and Gordie Howe in his house. The legendary Howe signed it for him. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Palmetto Amateur deserves to be among the elite May 31, 2009
Ben Hogan counted three of its holes (5, 7 and 13) among his 18 personal favorites and dubbed the 3-4-5 stretch the hardest consecutive par 4s he'd ever played. Bobby Jones hailed the short 7th as the best medal-play par 3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stricker shoots second 63 for lead at Colonial May 30, 2009
From its Ben Hogan trophy room to its status as the longest-running event at its original site, the Colonial Country Club is among the most venerable stops on the PGA Tour. . (Herald Sun)
Singh near top of leaderboard with 64 in return to Colonial May 29, 2009
shot a 71 to open his bid to sweep the Dallas and Forth Worth events, something only done by Ben Hogan in 1946. Sabbatini is the 2007 champion of this event and the most recent winner because '08 champ is on indefinite leave to help his wife, Amy, who recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. (USA Today -- Sports)
Singh returns to Colonial, 1 stroke back May 29, 2009
"But if it continues to be soft, I think the scoring is going to continue to be good.''Rory Sabbatini, last week's Byron Nelson Championship winner, shot a 71 to open his bid to sweep the Dallas and Forth Worth events, something done only by Ben Hogan in 1946. Sabbatini is the 2007 champion of this event and the most recent winner because '08 champ Phil Mickelson is on indefinite leave to help his wife, Amy, who recently was diagnosed with breast cancer.Paul Casey, playing his first tournament... (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Do Our Kids Know What Hard Work Is? May 28, 2009
The famous golfer Ben Hogan, when asked where he found his power fade, famously answered I dug it out of the dirt , a reference to his unquenchable thirst for hard work. The riposte from Gary Player, to a fan that claimed he was lucky to hole out from a bunker was, It s funny, the harder I practice, the luckier I get. (Suite101.com)
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)
