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He is the author of six other books, including the acclaimed biography ben hogan. Ben hogan, american professional golfer who became supreme in the decade after world war ii. He was the golfers golfer, the man who other golfers sought to emulate. Sep 27, 2016 read now ben hogan s short game simplified. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The unspeakable childhood trauma that made a golf legend. James dodson born 1953 is an american sports writer. He is the author of ten books, including the range bucket list, final rounds, american triumvirate, a golfers life with arnold palmer, and ben hogan. An american life is the longawaited biography of one of golfs greatest, most enigmatic legends, narrated with the unique eloquence that has made author. An american life by james dodson accomplishes that task in superb fashion. Dodson later also wrote ben hogan s official autobiography. To capture the essence of a great mans life is a difficult task. He lives with his family in southern pines, north carolina. The amazing return of the prodigal oneiron to hogan the irish times.
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