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Ben Hogan
William Ben Hogan was born on August 13, 1912, in Stephenville, Texas, into a family facing significant hardship. When Ben was nine years old, his father died by suicide, leaving the family in financial distress. This tragedy would shape Hogan's character, instilling in him a relentless work ethic and determination that would define his approach to golf and life.
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Frederick Steven Couples was born on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Tom and Violet Couples. His father, a groundskeeper for the Seattle Parks Department, instilled in young Fred a love of the outdoors that would naturally extend to golf. Couples began playing at Jefferson Park Golf Course, a public municipal course in Seattle, and his prodigious natural talent was evident from the start. His effortlessly fluid swing, which appeared to require no effort whatsoever, would become one of the most admired motions in the history of the game.
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