Walter Hagen: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Walter Hagen? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (15). Known as the "father of professional golf," he brought publicity, prestige, big prize money, and lucrative endorsements to the sport. Hagen is rated one of the greatest golfers ever. Hagen won the U.S. Open twice, and in 1922 he became the first native-born American to win The Open Championship, and won the Claret Jug three more times. He also won the PGA Championship a record-tying five times (all in match play), and the Western Open five times when it had near-major championship status. Hagen totaled 44 PGA wins in his career, and was a six-time Ryder Cup captain.
Quick facts about Walter Hagen
- Full name: Walter Hagen
- Born: 1892-12-21
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q949410
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Walter Hagen?
Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century.
What nationality is Walter Hagen?
Walter Hagen is United States.
When was Walter Hagen born?
Walter Hagen was born on 1892-12-21.
Sources
More in Gaming & Internet
Keep reading
