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April 17, 2015 | Cybergolf

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Ben Hogan: The Myths Everyone Knows, The Man No One Knew

By Tim Scott / Foreword by Brad VanFossan 

Contact: Bill Ames - Triumph Books - 312.676.4256 - b.ames@triumphbooks.com

Golf aficionados regard Ben Hogan as the game’s greatest striker of the ball. His solid swing was unique. He seemed concreted to the ground, with every muscle unleashed upon the ball at the point of impact. If you believed everything you read or watched or heard about Hogan, you would picture a solitary, unapproachable, surly individual, one devoid of feelings. Even Hogan’s nickname, “The Hawk,” gives the impression of an individual looking for innocents to devour in his quest for survival. The stories, as they are repeated, become myth. Ben Hogan’s life was an ongoing story, with a beginning and an end. One must remember the context of the story to appreciate the man, Ben Hogan.

Ben Hogan: The Myths Everyone Knows, The Man No One Knew (Triumph Books, April 2015) offers more than a glimpse into the legendary golfer’s career, it immerses readers into Hogan’s private and deeply personal world. Golf fans and adventurous readers alike will be gripped by the tragedies and triumphs which carved Ben Hogan into a secretive yet meticulously ethical and genuine man, including:

• Grappling with his father’s absence after his suicide at age nine
• How Ben balanced the life long effects of the automobile accident that occurred during the prime of his career
• Hogan’s singular focus on his own golf game, precluding friends and relationships
• The media myths, perception and personality Ben is known for

Authentic and honest, Ben Hogan: The Myths Everyone Knows, The Man No One Knew is an essential read for golf fans and a source of inspiration for anyone struggling to overcome personal tragedy.

About the Author:

Tim Scott was VP of Sales & Marketing for the AMF Ben Hogan Company in the 1970s. He worked closely with Ben Hogan, and met many people who knew him, both in golf and in his personal life.

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