Robert S. Macdonald, Classics of Golf Founding Publisher, discusses his recollections and (fond) memories of the creation of the Classics of Golf Library (www.classicsofgolf.com) and that fetures the best golf books in the world.

In this segment, Mr. Macdonald focuses on “The Walter Hagen Story” and Walter Hagen’s place alongside the greatest players ever. He explains that Herbert Warren Wind, Classics of Golf co-founder and most celebrated sportswriter, placed Walter Hagen as the “most under-appreciated golfer in history.”

 

 (Click here to watch Robert S. Macdonald discuss Walter Hagen direct on YouTube.)

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One of the game’s most dashing and feared players, he is most-remembered saying: ” 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.

Herbert Warren Wind penned one of his wonderful Forewords for this book too!

 

You can receive 25% ($10 off) “The Walter Hagen Story” by entering discount coupon code “Hagen” at checkout . This discount will be applied immediately in the shopping cart. This offer is available for the 2014 holiday season and expires 12/31/14.

 

Click here to buy “The Walter Hagen Story”.

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The British Golf Museum (website) posted video of old film clips of Walter Hagen on the course in 1928.  There is much to be said for his simple approach to swinging the club.

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More information on Hagen’s career is available at wikipedia and about.com.