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Ben Hogan's Magical Device: The Real Secret to Hogan's Swing Finally Revealed |  | Author: Ted Hunt
Creator: Sean Connery
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 113715
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 1602397007
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.3523
EAN: 9781602397002
ASIN: 1602397007
Publication Date: May 26, 2009
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Product Description
In 1954, Ben Hogan stated in the serialized lessons he wrote for Life magazine that he had “a secret.” He challenged the world to find it by stating "It is easy to see if I tell you where to look." He then wrote his legendary instructional book, Five Lessons, and created a remarkable golf swing puzzle, but somehow one important piece of information was missing. Golf expert after golf expert have attempted to define this secret over the years, serving to compile a rather lengthy list of what they think the secret is but never quite explaining how it's done. Enter Ben Hogan's Magical Device, a revealing book which intends to finally explain, in universally understandable terms, that long-lost secret to Hogan's swing.
As a lifelong golfer with 50+ years of experience, two degrees in Physical Education and a Doctorate in History, author Ted Hunt became determined to track down Hogan’s secret himself. He reviewed most of the literature concerning Hogan and interviewed many professionals (including Jack Nicklaus) and the result of his research produced a clearer understanding of the source of the confusion concerning Hogan’s secret. An hypothesis was conceived and tested, and Hunt was pleased to discover that his analysis stood up to critical examination. But perhaps more importantly, his golf responded with more accuracy and lower scores, which included shooting his age (79) several times within weeks of embracing the secret.
Complete with 100 photos/illustrations and a foreword by movie star Sean Connery, Ben Hogan's Magical Device gives an easy-to-follow explanation of Hogan’s secret, where it comes from, and the foundations which support its successful execution. Interspersed throughout the text are stories from professional acquaintances who spoke with Hunt about their times with Mr. Hogan.
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 as close as it gets December 28, 2009
John Wrenn
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I believe this gentleman has hit on 95% of the secret the other 5% was taken to the grave. I found the book to be informative clearing up some of the beliefs of Ben Doyle and Ike Handy and many others who conform to the teachings of the Golfing Machine written by Homer Kelley. The main point of hitting the ball with a concave right wrist(dorsal flexion) with the left wrist bowed into a convex position(palmar flexion) is what most high speed pioctures of PGA pros dipicts. The difficulty that arises is being able to do just that. Their are suggested drills in the book that will help create your ability to hit the ball as the author describes....A very good treatise on the Hogan secret and description of what elite golfers do at impact
FOR THE GOLFER WHO WANTS SERIOUSLY TO BREAK 80 November 14, 2009
PAUL R (NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'VE READ MOST EVERYTHING WRITTEN ABOUT HOGAN AND I FIND THAT THIS BOOK IS VERY IN TOUCH WITH ALL THAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THE GOLF SWING FROM HOGAN'S VIEW BUT THIS BOOK DOES TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER IN A VERY SIMPLE YET POWERFUL FORM.. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO BREAK 80 FOR SURE AFTER READING AND PUTTING INTO ACTION ALL THAT IS IN THIS BOOK.
Great Book August 22, 2009
Bo Pugley (Michigan)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book. The author might not be a household name, but he clearly knows his stuff. His interpretation of Ben Hogan makes excellent golf sense, and the question whether he has discovered Hogan's secret or not is moot. What the book explains is extremely sound, fundamentally sound, and it definitely works. I tried out his advice and hit some of the best drives I can remember hitting--not necessarily longer drives, but high quality drives that went where I aimed with a beautiful trajectory. I strongly recommend this book for those who are interested in learning the fundamentals of golf. I believe this book delivers a great explanation for a totally sound way of hitting the golf ball, possibly the way Ben Hogan striped it. I believe the writer has hit the bullseye as far as figuring out Hogan's secret.
 Generally not worthwhile reading. August 20, 2009
Hogan fan (Sacramento,CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Its the author's own secret. I tried what's written and it did not work at all.
 some helpful information August 12, 2009
Dana C. Altimore (Texas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Some of the information was familiar but learned some new stuff too. Overall was very helpful. Thanks.
Dana
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