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Ben Hogan wins his very 1st golf tourney in 1940...
Ben Hogan wins his very 1st golf tourney in 1940...
Item # 724652
March 22, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1940
* Ben Hogan - professional golfer wins
* Very first PGA tour victory (historic)
* North and South Open championship
* Pinehurst No. 2 course - North Carolina
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "HOGAN'S RECORD 277 CAPTURES NORTH AND SOUTH" with subhead and leader board. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning along the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.
AI notes: The significance of Ben Hogan’s victory at the North and South Open on March 21, 1940, lies in its role as the definitive turning point that prevented the premature end of one of golf's most legendary careers. At 27 years old, Hogan was a man on the brink of financial and professional collapse; he arrived at Pinehurst No. 2 with a mere $30, bald tires on his car, and a heavy reputation as a "bridesmaid" who could not close out a tournament. Had he failed to secure the title against a field that included his rival Sam Snead, Hogan had already resolved to quit the professional tour and seek a steady job as a club pro in Texas. By winning the $1,000 purse, he didn't just gain financial solvency; he shattered the psychological barrier that had kept him winless for nearly a decade, effectively "learning how to win" and transforming from a desperate journeyman into a dominant force. This single victory acted as a dam-break, leading him to win the next two consecutive tournaments and setting the stage for a career that would eventually include nine Major championships and the most iconic comeback in sports history.
Category: The 20th Century
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