Page 37 - Ben Hogan's Letter Lessons Ver 2

In the letter we read, “The basis of a good sound swing is correct leg work and body

position. The center of gravity of the body must stay in one place throughout the
swing. That is, if a line is drawn through the nose or head to the ground, the head
must stay in that position throughout the swing. Difficult you say, impossible,
ridiculous you say.

Why look how Babe Ruth leaned into the ball when he hit it. Pictures of the
Babe verify the fact that he did use his legs with tremendous effect and his
head remained in one place throughout his murderous assault of the baseball
and golf ball.”

Ben Hogan studied the swings of many baseball players, as well as golfers.
The letter states the the lessons being explained within were passed on to Ben
Hogan from Walter Hagen who was both a baseball player and golf

professional. We also read in the letter a comparison between Babe Ruth's
baseball swing and the action being described in the letter.

When I look at Ben Hogan’s golf swing and compare it to the Babe's baseball

swing I notice some remarkable similarities. For instance, when viewed from