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Golf Monthly
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Fergus Bisset

How Far Did Ben Hogan Drive The Golf Ball?

How Far Did Ben Hogan Drive The Golf Ball: Ben Hogan hitting a tee shot at the 1948 Los Angeles Open.

Ben Hogan is revered as perhaps the most consistent golfer in history, but he was also a pure ball-striker and a majestic swinger of the club. While not necessarily being remembered as a particularly long hitter off the tee, he utilised precision and accuracy to dominate the game.

Hogan's impeccable timing allowed him to put the ball in a great position with regularity, and when catching it right he could even rival the big-hitting Sam Snead on occasion.

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