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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Golf
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gptkbp:biography
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The Walter Hagen Story
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1892-12-21
December 23, 1892
1892-12-23
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gptkbp:birth_year
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1892
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gptkbp:career_end
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1936
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gptkbp:career_start
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1912
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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1912-1936
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gptkbp:competed_in
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gptkb:1931_PGA_Championship
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:1914_U._S._Open
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gptkbp:current_club
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gptkb:Hagen_Golf_Club
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gptkbp:death_date
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1969-10-06
1969-10-05
October 5, 1969
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gptkbp:death_year
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gptkb:1969
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gptkbp:defending_champion
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gptkb:1930_PGA_Championship
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gptkbp:events
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Aggressive
Influenced future generations of golfers
Recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Mentored young golfers
Set several records during his career
Pioneered the concept of the professional golfer
Respected figure in the golfing community
Showmanship and flair
Aggressive and flamboyant
Promoted golf as a sport for all ages
Emphasized the importance of mental game
First American to win The Open Championship
Known for his putting skills
Participated in numerous charity events
Popularizing professional golf
Received numerous accolades throughout his life
Significantly impacted the sport's popularity
Spanned over two decades
Popularized professional golf
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Winning multiple major championships
Being one of the first golf professionals to achieve fame.
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gptkbp:famous_match
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Hagen vs. Jones at 1920 U. S. Open
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”
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gptkbp:famous_rival
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gptkb:Bobby_Jones
gptkb:Gene_Sarazen
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gptkbp:finished_tenth_in
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gptkb:Masters_Tournament_1935
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Walter_Charles_Hagen
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gptkbp:golf_course_features
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Designed several golf courses
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gptkbp:golfing_innovations
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Introduced new techniques and strategies
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gptkbp:grand_slam_titles
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2
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:1974
gptkb:World_Golf_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:height
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6 ft 1 in
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Walter Hagen
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gptkbp:influenced
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Golf course architecture
Professional golf
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Harry_Vardon
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gptkbp:is_played_by
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gptkb:Ryder_Cup
1920s
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gptkbp:known_for
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Professional golf career
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Haig
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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Won The Open Championship 4 times
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gptkbp:notable_collaborations
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With golf equipment manufacturers
With various sponsors
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gptkbp:notable_winner
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gptkb:1929_PGA_Championship
gptkb:1929_The_Open_Championship
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gptkbp:notable_wins
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gptkb:11
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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Involved in charitable activities related to golf
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:Rochester,_New_York
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:Southampton,_New_York
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gptkbp:played_against
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gptkb:Bobby_Jones
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gptkbp:played_for
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gptkb:Golf
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gptkbp:professional_status
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Palm_Beach,_Florida
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gptkbp:rival
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gptkb:Bobby_Jones
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gptkbp:sport
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gptkb:Golf
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gptkbp:third_place
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gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1923
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gptkbp:title
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gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1926
gptkb:1928_British_Open
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gptkbp:tournament
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gptkb:0
gptkb:1
gptkb:4
gptkb:45
2
Played in many prestigious tournaments
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gptkbp:turning_pro
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1912
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gptkbp:weight
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185 lb
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:1935_PGA_Championship
gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1926
gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1928
gptkb:1929_The_Open_Championship
gptkb:1929_British_Open
gptkb:1914_US_Open
gptkb:1928_British_Open
gptkb:1926_PGA_Championship
gptkb:1928_The_Open_Championship
gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1924
gptkb:The_Open_Championship_1929
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:first_Ryder_Cup
gptkb:sports_championship
gptkb:U._S._Open
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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