Rated as one of the greatest professional golfers in the world, Walter Hagen's fame is not confined to this country. The "Haig" became famous in 1914 when he won his first American Championship, the National Open. He was the Western Open Champion in 1916. He won the Metropolitan and the National Open in 1919. Looking for new worlds to conquer, Hagen went to England, and won the British Open Championship four times, 1922, 1924, 1928, 1929. Scores of Sectional and State championships have been won by Hagen, who has also played in many spectacular matches with Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, and other top flight golfers. Still playing the game, his presence in any tournament signifies the title will not be won without a great battle from the "Haig".