Walter Hagen, Fashion Plate of the Links

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The most famous golfer of the 1920's was Walter Hagen. He did for golf what Babe Ruth did for baseball, he brought it to the masses, made professionalism respectable, and did it with unmatched style.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Hagen
http://www.golflegends.org/walter-hagen.php
http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/hof/member.php?member=1054

He was known for wearing flamboyant styles on the golf course. Here are some pics of "The Haig" at work and at play:

With fellow golf legend, Gene Sarazen:

 

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A few more pics of The Haig:

Sarazen, Tommy Armour, and Hagen:

 

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One more: A cute article about Hagen, written by Tommy Armour, in 1935, including a neat shot of Hagen shaking hands with the Prince of Wales.

http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/AmericanGolfer/1935/ag388h.pdf