This Day in Golf--Aug. 25

Ben Hogan is known for a multitude of golf exploits and traits, one of them being that he started winning majors somewhat late in his career. His first came on this date in 1946 when he beat Ed (Porky) Oliver, 6 and 4, in the PGA Championship final at Portland (Ore.) Golf Club. Hogan was 34 at the time and would win his ninth and final major in 1953 just shy of age 41.