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How do you get fitted for Ben Hogan clubs?
Get Fit Online HoganFIT, our online fitting tool, helps you find the right clubs for your game. All Ben Hogan Golf clubs are hand-crafted to your specifications in Fort Worth, Texas, sold factory-direct to you with no retail mark-up.
Where are Ben Hogan clubs manufactured?
Fort Worth, TexasThough some of the components used on Ben Hogan golf clubs are manufactured overseas, all assembly, quality control, and shipping is done in our Fort Worth, Texas factory … only a few miles from Mr. Hogan's original factory. Call some of the larger equipment manufacturers and ask where their assembly is done.
Do any tour players use Hogan clubs?
Hit a shot using Ben Hogan's clubs. Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa and Sam Burns were up for the challenge.
Is Ben Hogan still owned by Callaway?
Callaway, which purchased the company at auction in September 2003 for $174.4 million, retained the rights to those names as well as some others after selling the Ben Hogan brand to Perry Ellis in 2012. Some, however, transferred over to Perry Ellis and can be used.
Are Ben Hogan clubs any good?
Performance. Much like the feel, the performance of the Ben Hogan Icon irons is good and almost exactly what I expected. Designed for the better player, these irons have higher spin so shots can be shaped left or right and will hold a green. When hit on center, the ball speed and distance are adequate.
Where are Hogan irons forged?
The heads of the irons are forged in China at a foundry owned by a man who is also a Ben Hogan fan, Koehler said. The heads will be and sent to Fort Worth and assembled and shipped.
What happened to Ben Hogan golf clubs?
After Hogan's death in 1997, the company strayed from its roots as an elite club maker. It went through a succession of owners after Hogan sold it to AMF in 1960. Callaway purchased the company out of bankruptcy from Top-Flite Golf for $125 million in 2003. Five years later, it ceased production of golf clubs.
What shafts did Ben Hogan use?
“Forty-three inches, D-2, extra-stiff Apex 5 shaft,” said Mike Wright, the head professional at Shady Oaks, the keeper of the Hogan flame and of his old locker.
How far did Hogan Drive the ball?
265 yardsBen Hogan hit his driver 265 yards, according to an article in the June 10, 1949 issue of Time Magazine. Even 15 years later he still hit drives that distance in a Shell's Wonderful World of Golf match against the equally long-hitting Sam Snead.
Is Hogan a good golf brand?
Ben Hogan makes high-quality golf clubs and especially excels when it comes to developing forged irons, which has been the company's ultimate strength since its inception.
What brand is Hogan?
Hogan is a 100% Italian brand created in the 80s by Diego Della Valle's Tod's group. The high quality of materials, combined with design and functionality, makes Hogan shoes a combination of perfection and attention to detail.
What kind of clubs did Ben Hogan use?
Hogan played with MacGregor clubs for most of his career, until he started his own club company in 1953.
Where are Ben Hogan golf clubs made?
The company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, Ben Hogan’s longtime home and the site of the original Company which opened in 1953. The Company offers their premium products online at benhogangolf.com exclusively. By eliminating the retail “middleman”, the Company’s cost structure is minimized and consumers are able to purchase high-quality golf equipment at factory-direct prices. © 2020 Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, LLC.
Where is Club Champion located?
Established in 2010, Club Champion is a national club fitting and building company headquartered in Chicago, IL. There are currently more than 70 Club Champion fitting studios in major markets across the country, with plans to expand further in 2020. The studios carry all the top golf club, shaft and grip manufacturers in the industry, which are used to build test clubs in real-time. Studios are equipped with advanced analysis technology, along with highly trained certified fitters and builders who must complete an extensive training program. Services include club fitting and building, repair services, personalization, and highly engaging corporate and personal entertainment events. For more information about Club Champion, visit www.clubchampiongolf.com.
What is the 2020 Golfweek fitting?
In January 2020, Golfweek and Club Champion teamed up to determine if a club fitting was able to improve a golfer’s game. Golfers were randomly selected from a social media posting. Players varied by handicap and had equipment that was 3-6 years old. Below are the results from three of the fittings.
What is the new golfweek series?
New Golfweek series explores how proper club fitting can help any player gain yards, tighten their shot pattern and improve their game. In January 2020, Golfweek and Club Champion teamed up to determine if a club fitting was able to improve a golfer’s game.
Where are Ben Hogan golf clubs made?
The company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, Ben Hogan’s longtime home and the site of the original Company which opened in 1953. The Company offers their premium products online at benhogangolf.com exclusively. By eliminating the retail “middleman”, the Company’s cost structure is minimized and consumers are able to purchase high-quality golf equipment at factory-direct prices. © 2020 Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, LLC.
When will Ben Hogan Golf Club be available for builders?
Effective January 1, 2020, accredited club fitters and builders will be able to buy Ben Hogan-branded club heads directly from the Company for use in their custom club building businesses.