Walter Hagen
Walter Hagen 1914.png
Hagen in 1914
Personal information
Full nameWalter Charles Hagen
NicknameSir Walter, The Haig
Born(1892-12-21)December 21, 1892
Rochester, New York
DiedOctober 6, 1969(1969-10-06)(aged 76)
Traverse City, Michigan
Height5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Sporting nationalityUnited States
ResidenceTraverse City, Michigan
(1958–1969)
SpouseEdna Crosby Straus
(m. 1923–37)
Margaret Johnson
(m. 1917–21)
ChildrenWalter Jr. (1918–82)
Career
Turned professional1912
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins58
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour45 (Tied 8th all time)
Other13
Best results in major championships
(wins: 11)
Masters TournamentT11: 1936
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927
U.S. OpenWon: 1914, 1919
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1922, 1924, 1928, 1929
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1974(member page)