Ben Hogan Quotes

United States, Golfer
August 13, 1912 – July, 25, 1997.

William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Hogan is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability.

The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.

Ben Hogan
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.

Ben Hogan
- Life

Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.

Ben Hogan
- Perfect
- Golf
Golf is not a game of good shots. It's a game of bad shots.

Ben Hogan
- Good
- Bad
- Game
Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don't you?

Ben Hogan
- Golf
- Relax
Shoot a lower score than everybody else.

Ben Hogan
There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games, one played in the air, and the other on the ground.

Ben Hogan
- Different
- Air
- Golf
I play golf with friends sometimes, but there are never friendly games.

Ben Hogan
- Friends
- Golf

I learn something new about the game almost every time I step on the course.

Ben Hogan
- Time
- Game
If we could have just screwed another head on his shoulders, he would have been the greatest golfer who ever lived.

Ben Hogan
Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf.

Ben Hogan
- Winning
- Golf
I couldn't wait for the sun to come up the next morning so that I could get out on the course again.

Ben Hogan
- Up
- Morning
- Sun
I'm glad I brought this course, this monster, to its knees.

Ben Hogan
- Monster
The ultimate judge of your swing is the flight of the ball.

Ben Hogan
- Judge