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Jason Dufner / Discusses Ben Hogan's 5 Lessons (2021)

Jason Dufner talks about his reverence for the Hawk and his book…

Jason Dufner has often mentioned how he learned the game of golf by reading Ben Hogan’s famous “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf” book, which is not a bad choice since Ben Hogan may arguably be the best ball striker of all time. One of the most important lessons from the book is something that I see every single tour professional do, and that most amateurs who are struggling to hit the ball solid fail to do. At impact, the shaft of the club must be leaning forward, and the lead wrist must either be flat or bowed towards the target.