Ben Hogan wins 1942 San Francisco Open...
Item # 727147
January 27, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1942
* Ben Hogan - professional golfer wins
* San Francisco Open - Harding Park
* Much coverage on World War II - WWII
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "HOGAN BEATS PAR, RAIN, MUD-WINS COAST GOLF MEET" with subhead and leader board. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning along margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: In 1942, Ben Hogan captured the San Francisco Open at Harding Park, marking one of the early milestones in his legendary career. Hogan, already showing the precision and mental toughness that would define him, finished the tournament at 9-under-par 275, edging out a competitive field and demonstrating his exceptional ball-striking and putting under pressure. The win came at a time when professional golf was facing major disruptions due to World War II, making tournament opportunities scarce and the competition unusually intense. Hogan’s performance at Harding Park reflected not just technical skill but remarkable focus and consistency, traits that would later earn him nine major championships and a lasting place among the sport’s all-time greats. This victory helped cement his reputation on the PGA Tour and set the stage for his post-war dominance.
* Ben Hogan - professional golfer wins
* San Francisco Open - Harding Park
* Much coverage on World War II - WWII
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "HOGAN BEATS PAR, RAIN, MUD-WINS COAST GOLF MEET" with subhead and leader board. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning along margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: In 1942, Ben Hogan captured the San Francisco Open at Harding Park, marking one of the early milestones in his legendary career. Hogan, already showing the precision and mental toughness that would define him, finished the tournament at 9-under-par 275, edging out a competitive field and demonstrating his exceptional ball-striking and putting under pressure. The win came at a time when professional golf was facing major disruptions due to World War II, making tournament opportunities scarce and the competition unusually intense. Hogan’s performance at Harding Park reflected not just technical skill but remarkable focus and consistency, traits that would later earn him nine major championships and a lasting place among the sport’s all-time greats. This victory helped cement his reputation on the PGA Tour and set the stage for his post-war dominance.
Category: The 20th Century
