Walter Hagen has won 11 majors.
Walter Hagen from Rochester, New York (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was one of the most significant golfers in the history of the game.
Working as a caddie, Hagen developed his golf game at the Country Club of Rochester.
Later Hagen was a key figure in the development of professional golf.
Walter was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. In 2000, Hagen was ranked as the seventh greatest golfer of all time by Golf Digest magazine. He also was ranked as the eighth greatest player of all time by Sports Illustrated / Golf Magazine in a major 2010 ranking.
In total Walter Hagen had 57 professional tour wins.
The 1914 U.S. Open was played at Midlothian Country Club in Midlothian, Illinois.
Walter Hagen won the 1914 U.S. Open by a single stroke. Runner up was amateur Chick Evans.
His total score was 290 (+2).
The winner's share was $300.
The 1919 U.S. Open was played at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachusetts.
Walter Hagen won the 1919 U.S. Open by one stroke. Runner up was Mike Brady.
His total score was 301 (+7).
The winner’s share was $475.
The 1921 PGA Championship was played at Inwood Country Club in Inwood, New York.
Walter Hagen won the 1921 PGA Championship defeating Jim Barnes, 3 & 2, in the final.
The winner’s share was $500.
The 1922 Open Championship was played at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England.
Walter Hagen won the 1922 Open Championship by one stroke. Runners up were Jim Barnes and George Duncan.
His total score was 300.
The winner’s share was £75.
The 1924 Open Championship was played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England.
Walter Hagen won the 1924 Open Championship by one stroke. Runner up was Ernest Whitcombe.
His total score was 301.
The winner’s share was £75.
The 1924 PGA Championship was played at the French Lick Springs Golf Club in French Lick, Indiana.
Walter Hagen won the 1924 PGA Championship defeating Jim Barnes in the finals, 2 up.
The 1925 PGA Championship was played at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Walter Hagen won the 1925 PGA Championship defeating Bill Mehlhorn 6 & 5 in the finals.
The 1926 PGA Championship was played at Salisbury Golf Club on Long Island in East Meadow, New York.
Walter Hagen won the 1926 PGA Championship defeating Leo Diegel 5 & 3 in the finals.
The 1927 PGA Championship was played at Cedar Crest Country Club in Dallas.
Walter Hagen won the 1927 PGA Championship defeating Joe Turnesa 1 up in the finals.
The 1928 Open Championship was played at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England.
Walter Hagen won the 1928 Open Championship two strokes ahead of runner-up Gene Sarazen.
His total score was 292.
The winner’s share was £75.
The 1929 Open Championship was played at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland.
Walter Hagen won the 1929 Open Championship six strokes ahead of runner-up Johnny Farrell.
His total score was 292 (+12).
The winner’s share was £75.
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