Hogan

Sampson does a nice job with this book, telling about Hogan like he was, stearn and driven, and definitely not writing a fluff piece like some biographies can be. Hogan was tough, and I would equate him as the "Ted Williams" of golf, so good it was hard for him to teach anyone because he set such high standards for himself. I recommend this book to golfers and people who want to read about a remarkable man.


A Great Read   February 14, 2002
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Ben Hogan was a no nonsense, focused champion who realized early in life that hard work was the path to success. Curt Sampson does a great job in presenting the real Hogan, not just the golf legend. This book should be required reading for all golf fans.
Especially the goofs who scream "You da man!" everytime Tiger hits a shot. There will never be another Ben Hogan.


Hogan the Hero!   February 1, 2002
If ever an athlete was an inspiration to others it had to be the
tough little Texan, William Ben Hogan. Hogan's persistence in overcoming a near tragic auto accident and having to endure pain almost daily to become the greatest and most respected athlete of his time makes the prima donna athlete of today almost a joke. Ben hit balls till his hands bled, so they say. He dreamed of being the best and, most importantly, he worked at it. Hogan was the real "Tiger" of golf and will always be remembered and missed by those who admire dedication and courage in the face of tremendous odds. He is an example to all to find what you love and work at it. Sampson's book is great and should be read by all who love golf or who simply admire courage.


Inspiring to golfers and non-golfers   January 3, 2002
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This book is a fascinating look into the life of Ben Hogan, a golfing legend by anyone's standard. This book reveals things about Hogan that are more important than his skill and achievements. This book reveals Hogan's intense determination and will. He was not a "natural". It was this determination and will that made him great. The book also leaves you with the impression that Hogan not only had high standards for golf, but more importantly for life and how to live it. This book will definitely inspire golfers to become even better and I'm sure it would even inspire non-golfers as well. I've read many books in my lifetime, but aside from "A Catcher in the Rye", this is the only book I've ever read twice.


Hogan Fan   December 27, 2001
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Ben Hogan is in my view one of the greatest golfers the game has seen. His work ethic and practise regime is second to none,and that includes Woods,Palmer and Nicklaus.

There are very few books about Hogan because he was such a private individual. He gave very few interviews.

I have read most of the books ever written about him and this is probably the best. There are others but they are mostly out of print. Sampsom has researched his subject as best he can and presents the fullest picture of Hogan as possible. As I stated earlier there is not that much information available.That is the way Hogan obviously wanted it. He wanted to be remembered for his golf nothing else.

The book does not give any new information on Hogan as there is very little available but it is well written and covers the subject as well as anything else. It is better than some other books on Hogan.

Without golfers like Hogan and earlier Walter Hagen the PGA Tour would not exist and the prize money would not be what it is.To find out what golf was about, where the game devloped from,and the struggle golf professionals had to go through to earn a living then you should read this book. If nothing else you will come to understand one of the games greatest players.