Researching Walter Hagen
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 287 people with the Hagen surname? In that year Hagen was ranked number 3292 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Walter means "powerful warrior" and is of German origin.
Records of Walter Hagen on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Walter Hagen and the Hagen Genealogy
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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). Known as the "father of professional golf," he brought publicity, prestige, big prize money and lucrative endorsements to the sport. Hagen is rated 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 Open Championship, 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.
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