Jack Hobens
John Owen "Jack" Hobens (25 October 1880 – 25 March 1944) was a Scottish-American professional golfer. He was born in Dunbar, Scotland, to Thomas Hoben and Elizabeth (Annie) Owen. He learned the game of golf by starting out as a caddie. Jack had five brothers and a sister.
| Jack Hobens | |
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Hobens prepares to hit a chip shot, c. 1907 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Owen Hobens |
| Nickname | Jack, Pop |
| Born | 25 October 1880 Dunbar, Scotland |
| Died | 25 March 1944 (aged 63) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | Scotland United States |
| Spouse | Delia A. Lally |
| Children | 8 |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T9: 1916 |
| U.S. Open | 4th/T4: 1907, 1909 |
| The Open Championship | WD: 1899 |
Both of his parents were alcoholics, so young Jack, being the eldest, was often tasked with caring for his younger siblings. From the age of eleven he was a licensed caddie and was granted his professional ticket at the West Links Golf Club on 13 December 1894 at the age of fourteen.
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