Ben Hogan 1953 Open Championship Royal St George's
The 1953 Open Championship was Hogan's only Open win, part of his historic Triple Crown.
Ben Hogan won the Open Championship only once, in 1953, as part of his Triple Crown that year.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Ben Hogan
- Tournament
- 1953 Open Championship (83rd edition)
- Venue
- Royal St George's Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, England
- Margin of victory
- 4 strokes over Sam Snead
- Final round score
- 69 (in rain and strong headwinds)
- Career open wins
- 4th (1946, 1948, 1950, 1953)
- Season context
- Won the Masters
- U.S. Open
- and Open Championship in 1953
Lore & Background
Hogan achieved the Triple Crown in 1953, with victories at the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open and the Open Championship.
Reader's Guide
Hogan's 1953 Open Championship victory was his sole win in that major. He did not win the Open in 1946, 1948, or 1950.
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