Walter Hagen - Trivia, Family, Bio
Mia Kelly
Published Apr 11, 2026
One of golf's greatest players who amassed an astonishing 11 major championships on his way to popularizing the sport.
Before Fame
He started caddying at an early age, using every free hour he had to practice.
Trivia
He was the first golfer ever to sign an endorsement deal.
Family Life
He came from a working-class family; his father worked as a blacksmith in a railcar shop.
Associated With
His major-championships record has been beaten by only a handful of players, including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
