8vo; xv.
(3), 166 pages; Brief inscription on ffep "To / Da Da Da Joy 4/48" otherwise contents clean and secure in original light green cloth binding in edgeworn dustjacket with shallow chipping, small piece missing at corner of rear panel (now in mylar cover).
Scarce first printing of this golf classic from publication in 1948, which does NOT indicate any subsequent printings on the copyright page (see images).
This First Printing is quite scarce, especially in dustjacket.
William Ben Hogan (1912 â" 1997) was an American professional golfer who is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
He profoundly influenced golf swing theory, and was noted for his ballstriking skill and assiduous practice.
Hogan won nine major championships and is one of six men to complete the modern career grand slam.
Furthermore, he is one of only six golfers to have won all four major championships currently open to professionals (the Masters Tournament, the British Open, the U.
S.
Open, and the PGA Championship), the other five being Nicklaus, Woods, Player, McIlroy, and Gene Sarazen.