The Walter Hagen Story

by Walter Hagen

One of the game’s most dashing and feared players, he is summed up in his most-remembered ” I never wanted to be a millionaire – I just wanted to live like one”.This is Walter Hagen’s own story of the two decades when he ruled the golfing world as king. Hagen not only won a major tournament every year for twenty years-a record never even approached by any other golfer-but his personality dominated the game during that period. A fascinating read that also shows how he opened up the golf world to professionals–who previously weren’t even allowed in the clubhouse.Foreword by Herbert Warren Wind.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Graham McNamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I picked up a 1957 first edition from Oxfam as I enjoy golf and particularly the history of this great game
This is a quite simply a a brilliant biography of a great golfer that lived his life to the full. Winner of 11 golf majors which is 3rd only behind Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in major wins
A pioneer who helped shape the global golf game to what it is today. Beautifully written and insightful which takes you back to the time-when Walter has king and mixed with Kings and Presidents-alike.
If you enjoy reading about golf or autobiographies then this is a must for you if you have the good fortune to come across a copy