in the 1920s, walter hagen was as popular as babe ruth and no one cheered for him more loudly than theyn this community as went on to win 11 majors, a number only jack nicklaus and tiger woods have passed in the time since. here is craig sager with more. ♪ >> reporter: walter hagen didn't set out to be a millionaire. he said he just waned to live like one. he had a yen for long, powerful, expensive cars. he was known as a man who likds to party and spread hospitality. his career began here at the country club of rochester as a caddie when he was just 7 years old. by 19, he was the head professional. at 21 he won the u.s. open. by the time his career was finished, he had won more than 75 championships, including five pga titles, four in succession. walter hagen respected time lightly and always tried to make the most of it. he was immortalized at the 19th hole in rochester with a plaque wearing his words. you're only here for a short visit, don't hurry, don't worry, and be sure to smell the flowers along the way. >> well, from one major champion to another, you've seen phil mickelson on