Ben Hogan
Awards & Honours
26
Awards Won
6
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Ben Hogan stands as a towering figure in golf history, securing nine major championships and completing the modern career grand slam. His 1953 season remains unmatched, as he became the first player to win the Triple Crown in a single year. He was the first recipient of the PGA Tour Money Winner trophy and won the Vardon Trophy five times. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a founding member in 1974 cemented his status as a pioneer of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World Golf Hall of Fame
Founding inductee recognizing lifetime achievement in golf.
PGA Tour Hall of Fame
Founding inductee for contributions to professional golf.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding athletic achievements representing Texas.
Fort Worth Walk of Fame
Honored with a star for contributions to the city and sports.
Guinness World Records
Recognized for the lowest score in a major championship at the time (276 at 1948 U.S. Open).
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Awarded by President Lyndon B. Johnson for exceptional contribution to American culture and sports.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Golfer of All Time
Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century in Golf
Greatest Golfer of All Time
50 Greatest Golfers of All Time
100 Greatest Golfers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1953-06-01
Ben Hogan: The Master of Golf
Sports Illustrated
1953-07-15
The Iron Man
Life Magazine
1950-06-20
The Miracle at Merion
Sports Illustrated
1954-04-10
Hogan's Grand Slam
Golf Digest
1957-01-01
The Hogan Method
Records & Feats
Triple Crown Winner
First player to win the Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open in a single season.
Lowest Score in Major Championship History
Shot 276 at the 1948 U.S. Open, a record that stood for 53 years.
Career Grand Slam Completion
One of only six men to complete the modern career grand slam.
Most Vardon Trophies Won
Won the Vardon Trophy (lowest scoring average) five times in his career.