Ben and Valerie had just finished the West Coast Tour with two wins and two second place finishes for Mr. Hogan. It was February 1949, when the Hogan’s left Flagstaff, Arizona and headed to their new home in the nicest part of Fort Worth, Texas. They got on the road to head to their firstContinue reading “A Life Changing Moment”
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Valentine’s Day
Ben and Valerie Hogan had just finished the West Coast Tour in 1949. Before Ben left California, he called his brother Royal and asked him for a favor. 1400 Forest Lane was Valerie’s dream house. The house was in the nicest part of Fort Worth, Texas and as youngsters they would often walk by theContinue reading “Valentine’s Day”
Ben Hogan’s Secret Revealed
Christmas Eve in 1951, Ben and Valerie Hogan were having dinner with Valerie’s parents. In 1951, Ben Hogan had a great golfing season. He won the Masters and the US Open, and he announced to the golfing world he had a secret. Not only did he have a secret, but he told everybody he hadContinue reading “Ben Hogan’s Secret Revealed”
Zackie and Me at the Open
It was early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2006, when my eight year old son and I began our trip to the 2006 U.S. Open. We were headed to Grandma’s house in Westchester, only 15 miles from the tournament site in Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, NY. We drove down to Westchester Community College where we wereContinue reading “Zackie and Me at the Open”
Will Zalatoris
I’d like to tell you a little story about Will Zalatoris. For those that don’t know Will, he is one of the newest members of the PGA Tour. Extremely talented player, has the classic golf swing that is powerful and repeatable. Will growing up as a youngster, loved the game of golf. He’d go toContinue reading “Will Zalatoris”
The Importance of the Perfect Swing
As a PGA golf professional of 40+ years, I am always asked the question, what is the most important thing that you need to do to play professional golf? The difference between playing with your friends and professionally is the amount of pressure that is put on you physically rather than mentally. For example, you’reContinue reading “The Importance of the Perfect Swing”
Caddy Championship Christmas Day 1928
In 1928, a fifteen-year-old Ben Hogan was playing in the Caddy Championship at Glen Garden Country Club against another caddy by the name of Byron Nelson. The winner received a year-long membership at the country club and second place was rewarded a golf club. The tournament began and the match was tied going to theContinue reading “Caddy Championship Christmas Day 1928”
The Power of the Language of Sports
Sports is a language all to its own. When you look at what sports has done to our society as a whole, for that matter, the world as a whole, you understand how powerful a message Sports can send. For example during the 1936 Olympics, Hitler was presiding over the olympic games, his message toContinue reading “The Power of the Language of Sports”
The Blue Whale Exercise Program 