Hogan's wide open set up.

Take a close look at Hogan's club face position at set up here.  Notice how wide open it is as is his stance.  He is apparently hitting a cut shot.  This photo is from an old Life Magazine article and is no doubt staged for the photographer.  Typical of Hogan; he ain't showing you nuthin' 'cept what he wants to show.  My good friend Bruce Crampton played quite often with Hogan back when he lived in Dallas.  Bruce said Hogan wouldn't tell you a thing.  He was out to beat everyone and there was no way he was giving vital tips.

Hogan's club head motion

Take another look at Hogan's grip pictured in the previous post.  magine that the club head is a knife blade with the point of it being the toe of the club.  Hogan's hands are in a perfect position to make a stabbing motion through the ball.  Visualize using your right hand to stick the knife point into an imaginary bullseye down the target line.  This is done by using your entire body to make a powerful stab not just a little poke.

Hogan's grip

Here is an interesting look at Ben Hogan's grip taken from his photo layout in Life Mag 1955.  The red line points out a most significant position indeed.

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