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An accomplished LPGA player recalls her days as an unlikely student of a living legend and the priceless lessons he taught her. As a collegiate golfer in the 1980s, rising star Kris Tschetter was fortunate enough to gain membership at Shady Oaks, one of the best courses in Texas, where Ben Hogan was a member. There was an unwritten rule at the club: Don't bother Mr. Hogan. But when the master of the game observed Tschetter's constant presence on the driving range, he offered to help her with her swing. And a unique friendship began. Despite Hogan's enigmatic reputation, Tschetter reveals a very different side to golf's elder statesman. On the links, he began to recall some of his fondest memories, telling his new student about his fifty-year romance with his wife, Valerie, and sharing other poignant details about his life. After Tschetter turned pro, Hogan came out to watch her play at Fort Worth's Colonial Country Club-the last professional round he watched in person. ""Mr. Hogan, the Man I Knew"" is a stirring memoir of a champion's final chapter and a friendship between two very different people who shared the same passion.

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A surprisingly intimate portrait of one of modern golf's most enigmatic figures, Ben Hogan. These warm memories of the Wee Iceman are easily worth the price of the book. <br> -GolfWorld.com <br> A detailed, quick-paced book. <br> - USA Today <br> Mr. Hogan, The Man I Knew is not only an important biographical work, it offers a uniquely fresh perspective and also a heart-warming story <br> - Golf Today Magazine <br> This heartfelt memoir offers a very special glimpse into the life of a very special golfer. <br> - Booklist <br> I never tire of hearing Hogan stories. These stories are special, though... This book finally brings to light his humorous and sensitive side. I loved it. <br> -Ben Crenshaw, Masters Champion, 1984 and 1995 <br> This young lady obviously knew my friend, Ben, very well. Her anecdotes demonstrate his genuine character. I found her book very entertaining. <br> -Jackie Burke <br> It's not only the best golf book I've ever re

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Kris Tschetter has been an LPGA touring professional since 1988 and is the founder of the Kris Tschetter Celebrity Golf Benefit for Kids. She lives in Warrenton, Virginia, with her husband and their two children. Author and former PGA pro Steve Eubanks has written thirty books and lives in Peachtree City, Georgia.

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