This Day in Golf History: July 25

On this date in 1997, nine-time major champion and swing icon Ben Hogan died at the age of 84. Also, Arnold Palmer won the 1948 Sunnehanna C.C. Inv. on this date, and in 1966, Donald (Doc) Giffin began as Arnold’s personal assistant on this date. Arnie also won the 1971 Westchester Cl. on July 25. Also, on this date in 1982, Janet Anderson won the U.S. Women's Open with a six-shot margin over four players: Beth Daniel, Donna White, JoAnne Carner and Sandra Haynie. Anderson was five under par for four rounds at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, California.