Ben Hogan 1963

Ben Hogan HD 1963 Slow Motion

[@RG-ja34sep]

Majestic golf swing, poetry in motion. There will never be another Ben Hogan, his ball striking ability, steely determination, ability to come back from devastating injuries, and the only golfer to truly own his swing. He would surely have won more than the 9 Major Championships if it wasn’t for the 2nd World War and the horrific car accident he had in the prime of his career. After recovering, he was unable to compete regularly due to his weakened legs, and therefore had to miss many majors, especially the US PGA. If you ask the true legends of the game, past and present, many will say that Ben is arguably the greatest!

[@ds1868]

Ben Hogan missed many US PGA majors simply because he didn't like the match play format. Certainly not in 1953 as he played The Open Championship at Carnoustie and the dates clashed with the US PGA! Undoubtedly though he would have won many more majors if it wasn't for the automobile crash. He is without doubt in my mind the greatest golfer who ever lived.

[@stephenhaegele2297]

My alltime list: Hogan Nicklaus Woods Snead Palmer Nelson Casper Player Mickelson Ballesteros

[@texastownzbringingyouthetr5132]

everything you say is spot on and articulate and I appreciate it . Would like to add one small caveat. The original grand slam of golf which Bobby Jones won in 1930 was the United States Amateur and Open along with the British Amateur and Open. at that time golf professionals were considered second class citizens and actually had to change clothes in the parking lot at some venues. Jones was an attorney and the best golfer in the land despite never turning professional. The British Open and PGA championships schedules overlapped which made it impossible to compete in both. Hogan' only British Open win came at Carnoustie and was followed by a ticker tape parade in New York. You are quite correct that Ben Hogan skipped the PGA most frequently because of the fornat ; 36 holes two consecutive days followed by match play. I think it's worth noting that Hogan won six of his nine grand slam events AFTER the accident as he did the vast majority of his 64 tournaments . I contend Ben Hogan would have won a Bye a several

[@ellibreelmundo2629]

When Ben hogan and burn Nelson played head to head in the 30s and 40s, Nelson beat him more and won more. Bron retired in 1946 or 1947. Ben Had The PRETTIEST Swing And A Great Record But He Wasn't The GREAtEST.

[@ellibreelmundo2629]

@@ds1868 by Ron Nelson was better than ben. Look up the head to head

[@nevinashe6014]

Not stack and tilt. Clearly makes a move into his right foot on his back swing. His transition from backswing to downswing is so dynamic and athletic. His ability to repeat that move with such perfect timing is truly masterful.

[@andyreeves5129]

BORING TOK ,GET A REAL LIFE

[@kentuckyboy541]

Beautiful. What a classic swing.

[@perserverance333]

Imagine just pulling up in your old blue station wagon and being able to watch Ben Hogan hit golf balls?

[@rogerdixon1069]

This is how I honestly feel that I swing. Video proves I’m out of my mind

[@justinpeterson2105]

LOL. Me too.

[@ewesley1]

The most beautiful golf swing in history!

[@Kiwigucci]

Oh. What about Rory?

[@nelsonx5326]

Very whip like swing.

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

​@@KiwigucciOh. Rory has 4 majors and Ben has 9. Rory hasn't won a major in 10 years. So what about Rory's swing?

[@Kiwigucci]

@@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 effortless I think. And gracious.

[@roydunfee436]

I like how the car in the background was hard on the brakes when he set up to the ball. It’s like they realized who was about to hit and wanted to watch.

[@tony.bickert]

That is exactly what happened! Lol.

[@3am_3am_]

Looks like a hearse to me

[@badcornflakes6374]

"Stop the car! It's Ben Hogan!"

[@bjohnson515]

Thanks for posting... never seen that clip

[@nickhowell5219]

I had the privilege to go to his house in Texas and to his home course iv been playing golf ever since my dad went golf ing with a juvenile judge I've been playing 50 years made it to Ohio high school state championship walked along side jack Nicholas THANKS JUDGE

[@josiahjones9521]

That club is a whip with all that lag. Beautiful.

[@charlesmataraza8569]

Pure perfection in motion..Its a religious experience just to watch..No disrespect towards the importance of religion..Only saw one ball striker close to his brilliance..Lee Trevino..

[@keithclark6318]

Amazing after all those injuries to have a swing of grace and power.

[@rennymcallister6599]

Just plain BUTTER 🏌🏿️🏌🏿️🏌🏿️Just like watching fine art 🔥🔥🔥

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

I watched him play in the Shells Wonderful World of Golf, that was fun to watch, so smooth. It was against Sam Snead.

[@1DCCX]

Love that programme. Someone set all his swings to music and I found it emotional watching ball striking perfection! I can hear the bit where Gene Sarazen says ‘well Ben that’s the finest round of golf I’ve ever seen in my life’

[@stephenhaegele2297]

Saw that. Hogan was amazing.

[@kbc163]

Elegant and effective. No wasted energy or motion. 👍

[@jg1007]

Closest thing to a perfect swing the world has ever seen.

[@frozenropegolf]

I witnessed a Moe Norman clinic at my home club when I was 9……still the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen

[@turnthree5617]

I'm amazed how simple but effective his swing was.

[@BatMan-cq8gq]

It's literally the swing of a crippled man, not something to aspire to. He'd tell you himself if he was still alive.

[@PiePye]

@@frozenropegolfhe doesn’t really have a nice swing tho

[@hebertsantana3]

Just got 1980 directors man I’m excited to hit them today

[@ianrawlings2546]

His swing is so flat it's like a door opening. His natural timing and coordination was extraordinary.

[@dannymilioto6790]

Will never be another ben

[@strongcloud28]

His tempo was extraordinary, I been playing over twenty years and on an occasional round , my tempo is pretty good. His tempo was like that all the time. unreal.

[@qpalzmqaz]

OMG. I SUBSCRIBED IMMEDIATELY. Thank you very much.

[@johnljacksonjr5074]

Notice the twist in his hip starts before his hands go back .

[@BlackWat3rGTR]

The weight shift forward happens before the back swing is complete. It's beautiful.

[@johnsmathers21]

He starts his takeaway and downswing with the hips and let’s the shoulders and arms follow. I’ve tried to incorporate that thought into my stroke, lead with the hips

[@Stantheman848]

​@@BlackWat3rGTRa misconception... the movement forward at the top of the backswing is the momentum of the backswing.

[@angelodepamphilis2363]

Classic! So effortless

[@mikejohnson9586]

That backswing is so smooth. The weight shift and hip turn together is totally flawless.

[@sepetisionelatu5539]

Looks like he uses all of his body and what a swing.

[@jamesedwards1806]

Still considered 1 of, if not the, best swing in the game.

[@SpudOutdoors]

I think Bobby Jones had the best but Ben Hogan definitely Second. Honestly both were beautiful to watch.

[@turtleflegel6816]

The power unleashed by his body as he comes through the hitting area is mind boggling, astounding, almost unbelievable.

[@LoveThatRod]

Stands up straight Turns in a barrel Aims to make perfect contact Keeps right elbow attached to ribs Not many moving parts Nice transition of weight Finishes high

[@stratovani]

That sums it up beautifully!

[@rogerdixon1069]

It’s perfect

[@jacplanespotting314]

Thank you for sharing

[@redeyestones3738]

Legend

[@monica93304]

So much grace in that swing.

[@adamkgolfer]

Still pure!!

[@charlesgraham8828]

Best swing ever.

[@2bsure407]

Most iconic swing ever 👌

[@Tomatohater64]

Oh good Lord could he play a perfect fade.

[@kenpowers3206]

Wasn't he a hooker of the ball? That was his miss..

[@Tomatohater64]

@@kenpowers3206 nope, fader all the way.

[@tomtom8889]

Amazing players from this era. I always think about how the technology of the drivers, irons & balls was so much different by today’s standards.

[@user-eo5nb7pg7n]

Lord please bless me with a swing like this. In Jesus name, AMEN

[@justinpeterson2105]

It is not given, only earned

[@T1up4me12385]

1) Ben Hogan 2) Tiger Woods 3) Everyone else

[@billycharles]

PERFECT

[@golf235]

Think I'd rather have the blue golf cart than a perfect swing😊. Great video!

[@ewanmacfarlane9195]

Soaked his hands in vinegar to harden them up and avoid blisters due to huge practice sessions. Maybe some of the you tube golfers today should take heed and practice more instead of average club pros posting endless instructions.

[@Gregc63]

Silky smooth!

[@RayField-ef6df]

All Golfers - try The " Stack & Tilt" method. It is reminiscent of Hogan & is a game changer.

[@johnd102]

Notice how fast the station wagon in the background throws on the brakes after realization...LOL!!!

[@petersgolfacademy4140]

Nice & smooth~~~~

[@NoIwont]

Strong grip and a syrupy flow to his swing...awesome to see back then with the video. Imagine what Hogan could have done with modern golf equipment... nuff said.

[@Stantheman848]

Weak grip

[@RJN9008]

One thing that strikes me, and he talked about it in his book, is how straight he keeps the trail arm from post impact to the top of the follow through. What a great swing, literally wrote the damn book.

[@williamcondonduke319]

Good catch! I gotta try this tomorrow!

[@Stantheman848]

It is a moe norman follow through...

[@cebukid70]

I love the forward press move before he begins his swing

[@stevenlopez9054]

Half-swing style, genius!

[@GolfMotionAcademy]

❤

[@CptAmazing]

Nice swing. Could probably make it on tour with it.

[@bigbassremi]

Note how he keeps his weight on his left side. Some call this a stack and tilt swing.

[@lplpmoon]

예전 골프 시작할때 이 양반 책 보고 스윙폼 만들었는데.. 까마득한 옛날 예기네.

[@brianbeasley506]

Hands down the line and through forever

[@kenpowers3206]

He cupped his left wrist... a lot of power, but had to practice a lot to keep the timing!

[@DunnGolfing]

He was pure ❤

[@sfmgolf]

🐐

[@racebannon5523]

That's back when a candy bar cost a nickel...a nickel!

[@DTB1995]

Now its damn near 3 bucks lol

[@chris2513-cc]

Yep, I would buy sandwich cookies two for a penny…a quarter would get you fifty cookies in a little brown bag. I’m surprised I’m still alive (lol)!

[@racebannon5523]

Things were better back then

[@johngillard3]

Wow!

[@glennkemp3680]

That is one quiet golf swing.

[@hocheye]

Short backswing, his core stays centered throughout the swing.keeps most of his weight on his front foot. About as efficient as it gets! No divot! Ball only, great swing!!!

[@Mark-mm1ke]

Something I just found out and this video shows it perfect. His left elbow is bent at address. First move back is to straighten it. Bobby Jones did the same thing.

[@ag358]

Yes, Bobby has that same relaxed left arm. Both Ben and Bobby said to have that soft looking left arm at address for both of them everything was relaxed, zero tension.

[@킹정-r2x]

I love this video 😂

[@billycharles]

Hogan said 90% of the swing is over with the set up. The correct set up is everything. Without it the moving parts don’t work

[@r1.454]

I love how he posts on that back leg with zero body momentum going back. It’s like a post rotate swoosh. Effortless

[@wirick31]

Reminds me of me

[@danopo]

3-wheel golf cart!

[@luxefalcon2730]

I thought he said elbows should be close together. Doesn’t look like it here

[@handyallen]

Hard to see the detail, but the shaft lead is top notch and how he traps the ball i wish i could tell where the toe is at impact.

[@DTB1995]

If not for injuries wed be talking about Hogan being the GOAT..not Tiger or Jack

[@로e-m8v]

호건형~~♡

[@dy9323]

Beauty

[@johnboykin3128]

Wow

[@troliskimosko]

If i tried to hit like that I’d make a divot the size of the Barringer crater

[@Mike-uz9xm]

classic one piece take away

[@jhatgotagat300]

That 3 wheel golf cart looks like a ducking death trap 😂😂😂😂

[@tonelocc1818]

Now people this is the man. Tiger is the modern day Hogan

[@therealist1103]

Should be the logo of the PGA.

[@TrevinoNo1]

Awesome 👏

[@johndelgado2892]

What a sweet swing,,

[@Dnelms11]

When golf was an art form.

[@mezanine10]

Hogan played that ball far back in his stance.

[@all_things_ben_hogan7941]

Increasingly as he got older due to the significant pain in his knee, said he couldn’t get into his left side as much because of this and needed the ball further back.

[@paulmarsh8974]

The angle of the camera probably made it look that way... and keeping in mind he was hitting an iron..

[@ag358]

Ben set up with the ball inside his left foot but moved his back foot up for short irons and back for longer clubs. It's deceiving because of this. Bobby and jack played the ball inside lead heel too Bobby moved his feet close together for short irons but his driver setup wasn't far apart, he said it allows his hips to move better but cautioned to swing in balance.

[@asking4mebartender630]

Butter

[@jeffl.8489]

He'd be unbeatable with modern day equipment.

[@zackheflin5211]

No glove❤❤

[@TheMrTJOX]

It would be next to impossible to immulate this swing... everything they are teaching today is counter to what you are seeing. Hold the club face square on the backswing when, in actuality, you should be rolling the club through the entire swing. It's a toe hang club, so it's made to roll. But they are teaching fight what the club is built to do and resist the rotation.

[@yukiyamagolfer6594]

しっかりとした動画は初めて見たかも、しかもカラー映像…

[@golfcon]

Electric golf carts back in the 60’s?

[@fradaja]

Rare. When 170 with a five iron was huge

[@Stantheman848]

They were very different lofts to today. A 5 iron then was a 7 of today.

[@ag358]

They keep delofting irons to make it look like you're hitting farther. And yes a seven iron today is close to a five iron loft of yesteryear.

[@fradaja]

@@ag358 The pros don’t , but the ball is longer , jacked lofts and high launch is for amateurs

[@ag358]

@@fradaja yes the pros are using stronger lofts too. Trackman numbers for pros seven iron is 30°. And they deloft it further by launching it at 17°. My set is forged from the early 2000s my 7i is 34° but I can hit it high or low so it doesn't matter to me. When I see a pro hit 7i 220 I just laugh they're launching it17° so 220 is not that big a deal, the material they make them with allows for thinner hotter faces . Also wind is important and downhill etc. I played on a course after a tournament and was shocked on the roll out along with the number of down grade holes. It's the industrys job to make them super human. What they are is very consistent with landing yardage and they're good putters.

[@fradaja]

@@ag358 You’re getting launch angle confused with lofts , Pros want control with irons , distance from tea , More loft is more spin a 5 iron with more spin is preferred to one with less especially on tight pins

[@XxThaFreaKxX]

Looks like Bryson ...

[@tony.bickert]

He was near 60 then?

[@marksmith1916]

Nananananananana

[@maeu59]

So much for the weak grip.

[@NoosaHeads]

1963. A good year. (In many respects. ) But 2 years later, the USA started to go down the toilet.

[@silviaspecR2050]

He can hit the ball with no strength.

[@poker4400]

His right hand is so strongly gripped.

[@Verygery12]

His hip rotation could use some lateral movement. Also noticed his wrist hinge at the top is slight off, could lead to inconsistency. 6.8/10

[@kevinc.pembroke7905]

He is 51. Stop it!

[@jimangelno1]

That wasn’t 1963

[@markrusso8546]

Let's see, all I hear is that nba, mlb and nfl players from this era couldn't compete today so apparently this guy couldn't either.

[@richardhayes6096]

George Knudsen, Hogan, Trevino, Jack, Mickey Wright, Tiger, Sam, Ed Oliver, you fill out the last 2.

[@rotombs]

Hadwin

[@rotombs]

Richard Tombs

[@Kory2169]

Shooter, and Pat Perez

[@08jag81]

Palmer.

[@Tomatohater64]

How about Champagne Tony Lema?