Walter Charles Hagen

(1892 - 1969)

Born: Rochester, New York

Died: Traverse City, Michigan, at age 76

Water Hagen is best known as the most dominant American Golfer in the first half of the 20th century. His record of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (14).

He also designed a small number of golf courses.