Overview
Ben Hogan is legendary, intriguing, and mysterious. It’s a combination that has contributed to Hogan being the most interesting golfer of all time. Aside from his amazing competitive record, his secretive and solitary personality provoke wonder and devotion among thousands of golfers worldwide who attempt to unlock Hogan’s secret code of how to swing a golf club and strike a golf ball. Hogan himself has fueled this intrigue, mainly because he openly declared that he had a “secret,” one that he never publicly revealed. Many top professionals have speculated on what they thought Hogan’s secret might be, but until now those speculations were not supported by any revelations from Hogan himself. Now, author Larry Miller, who was mentored by Tommy Bolt, who in turn was one of Hogan’s protégés, shares Hogan’s secret as he learned it. This secret fundamental, which Miller breaks down into two aspects and explains with the aid of full-color photography and illustrations, will help the average golfer implement Hogan’s teachings to benefit his or her game.
Author Biography
Larry Miller is a Life Member of the PGA of America and a former PGA Tour Player. An author of three other books on golf and performance, he has taught golf and given talks and clinics all over the U.S. and abroad. Larry lives in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans.
Press Releases
Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental
What He Never Told the World
By Larry Miller
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450, s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
Each sport has its heroes, those unique talents whose exploits become modern mythology to those who follow in their footsteps. Even as their records fall, these special athletes retain their status as legends. Their names transcend sport, as their skills and successes find their place in history. Nobody represents this rarified iconic status more than golfer Ben Hogan.
In Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental (Triumph Books, March 15, 2017), former PGA Tour player Larry Miller explores the psychology of the reticent Hogan and shares insights on all aspects of the game. Mentored by one of Hogan’s rare protégés, Miller gained access to the exclusive inner circle of Hogan’s trust. Through this relationship he learned the secret to Hogan’s iconic swing that thousands have attempted to uncover. In this great new title, he offers the secret to golfers of all stripes. Highlights include:
- Anecdotes from those who knew Hogan best regarding the type of man he was on and off the course
- Insights beyond technical advice to help understand the mental qualities and skills needed to succeed in golf
- Practical tips and drills to improve your tee-to-green game, master course management, and implement Hogan’s secret to best suit your game
- Never before published stories about Hogan and more of golf’s greatest players
- And of course, the secret! A detailed analysis and unveiling of Ben Hogan’s secret to the perfect golf swing
Hogan is widely considered the greatest ball striker in the history of the game. His swing is golf’s equivalent of Wayne Gretzky’s slap shot, Muhammed Ali’s knockout punch, or Sandy Koufax’s fastball, unlike anything before it and impossible to surpass. With Miller’s great new title and the revelations within, golfers everywhere can come that much closer to playing the game the way Hogan did.
About the Author:
Larry Miller is a Life Member of the PGA of America and a former PGA Tour Player. An author of three other books on golf and performance, he has taught golf and given talks and clinics all over the U.S. and abroad. Larry lives in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans.
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