AKA Walter Charles Hagen

Born: 21-Dec-1892
Birthplace: Rochester, NY
Died: 5-Oct-1969
Location of death: Traverse City, MI
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified
Remains: Buried, Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum, Southfield, MI

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Golf

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Won 11 major championships

One of golf's first superstars. His record of winning 11 majors is exceeded only by Jack Nicklaus, with 18. First American to win the British Open, in 1922. He won it also in 1924, 1928 and 1929, the US Open in 1914 and 1919, and the PGA Championship in 1921, 1924 through 1927. Had the Master's Tournament existed during his playing years, his tally likely would have been higher.

Wife: Margaret (wife #1, one son)
Son: Walter Hagen, Jr.
Wife: Edna Strauss (wife #2, div. 1927)

Author of books:
The Walter Hagen Story (1956, memoir)

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