Tommy Bolt's 'Ben Hogan' MacGregor Driver Used in Exhibition - Gifted to Bolt by Hogan
From the Babe Zaharias Foundation archives that continued to use their connections to professional golf's inner circle long after her passing comes Tommy Bolt's 'Ben Hogan' MacGregor Driver Used in Exhibition. This was a rare occasion for Mr. Ben Hogan, he had accepted an invitation from his close friend,
Tommy Bolt, to perform in a clinic/exhibition fundraiser starring Hogan and Bolt at the
Bardmoor Country Club in Seminole, FL. Before the clinic started, Bolt spotted this driver
amongst other miscellaneous weapons that the great Ben Hogan had in the trunk of his rental
car and asked if he could try it out during the exhibition, Hogan was a little reluctant but gave in
to Bolt’s request and handed the club to his friend. It performed great during the match so Bolt
decided to give it the ultimate test by hitting the fairways on the course and again it delivered.
After the round, Bolt asked his friend the sacred question “what will it take to get this club in
my bag?” Hogan replied, “it’s yours Tommy but you must promise never to sell it.” It would then be given to Hal Shaw, founder of The Babe Zaharias Foundation, during a friendship that started at a local grocery store Bolt autograph signing more than 20 years ago. It is now presented by Shaw in this offering. 42"
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