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In early 1957 golf artist Anthony Ravielli was contacted by Ben Hogan and asked to illustrate the world famous instructional golf book The Five Lessons. He shot ten rolls of black and white film as well as 13 color shots. He then used these photos to create the world renowned drawings within The Five Lessons.

APPROACHING IMPACT

Shows Ben Hogan in action just before impacting a drive. The golf club is a blur of speed. This photo was used by Ravielli to create the drawing which appears opposite the title page in The Five Lessons. It was also used later on the cover of some versions of the book, and as the Ben Hogan Golf Company logo. The photo is one of the best images of Hogan that has ever, or will ever be available.

THE PROPER GRIP

Shows Ben Hogan demonstrating how to take a proper grip on the golf club. He has his left hand fully on the grip, and also the middle two fingers of his right. With the club held up this way Hogan could assure proper placement of the fingers and hands. This photo was among a series shot by Anthony Ravielli used to develop the original cover illustration that appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in March 1957.

Grip At The Top

Shows Hogan towards the top of his swing taking his right hand off the grip. This picture was used to create the drawing in The Five Lessons that appears on page 31. It was also used as the cover illustration on some versions of the book. Great portrait of Hogan.

THE SWING PLANE

Shows Ben Hogan at the top of his golf swing from an angle. This photo was used to create the drawing that appears on the current paperback version of The Five Lessons. It was also used by Ravielli to create the famous drawing of Hogan's original concept The Swing Plane. Hogan felt that the clubhead traveled in only one plane which extended on a line through the club shaft at address. The drawing which appears on pg. 80 of The Five Lessons shows a pane of glass at the same angle as the club swings. The concept is considered one of the most important in the history of golf instruction, and the drawing is one of the most memorable images. This photo is an amazing piece of golf history.