Ben Hogan first visited there in the 1930s and if at first Hogan stopped in at Seminole as part of the professional winter circuit in Florida, the embrace soon became far more personal. To the point where, while you are correct to forever identify Hogan with Shady Oaks and Colonial and Riviera, you should appreciate that he might have loved Seminole more than anywhere else. And not just the golf course, but the warmth, the ambiance, the camaraderie, the serenity, and the intrigue of the club. Michael G. Phipps, a prominent amateur polo player and golfer, are linked by a specific 1947 golf victory. Mr. Phipps was a figure in Palm Beach society and together with Ben Hogan they played in 1947 Latham R. Reed Tournament in Seminole Golf Club. The trophy is 11 1/3" high and 6 1/2" at the top.