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Dec 21, 1892 Rochester, New York, United States Died on 06 Oct 1969 (aged 76)
American golfer
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About 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.
- His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (15).
- Hagen is widely considered 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 British Open, 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 45 PGA wins in his career, and was a six-time Ryder Cup captain.
- The Masters Tournament, the newest major, was established in 1934, after his prime.
