Ben Hogan's Magical Device: The Real Secret to Hogan's Swing Finally Revealed

by Ted Hunt, Sean Connery (Foreword)

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.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Steve Schinke · Rating 3 out of 5]

In order to get the most out of this book, I will have to read it several times. If you are not a golfer, do not bother, it is a very technical break down of the Ben Hogan swing.

[Dennis Willingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reasonable explination of some of the terms and what Hogan really meant (according to the author;s analysis) in some of his instruction that has not been the clearest to readers. Wince I read it on Kindle, I don't know if the book has the illustrations better inserted near the prose descriptions, but this would have helped me in following some of the explinations and understanding some of the terms.

[Sokunna · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an amateur golfer, I find the book very helpful. Although, the author has been repetitive with the tips but it helps me better shape my swing tremendously, allows me to spot my mistakes and know that I could do better.

[Patrick Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good quick read.

[mark goesling · Rating 5 out of 5]

It works!

Well written and easily exp!ained. Somehow, the club face squares up and great contact is made. Really helped my putting.