Background
Hodson was born in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales in 1905.
Hodson was born in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales in 1905.
Hodson played in the 1926 Welsh Professional Championship at Harlech where he finished fifth.
Hodson"s best performances in major championships came in the 1927 and 1934 Open Championships when he was tied for seventh place in each event. Hodson played on the Great Britain Ryder Cup team in 1931. He started his career in golf as a caddie at Newport Golf Club and later became the head professional at Chigwell, Essex, England.
1927 Open Championship
The 1927 Open Championship was the 62nd Open Championship, held 13–15 July at the Old Course at Street Andrews in Street Andrews, Scotland.
In September 1927 Hodson was one of twelve young professionals invited by Samuel Ryder to play in a tournament at Verulam, Street Albans. Hodson was also involved in a "Seniors" v "Juniors" match organised by Ryder at Verulam in April 1928.
He played for the juniors, losing his match against Harry Vardon 4 and 3. Hodson moved from Newport Golf Club to Chigwell, Essex, starting his new position on 1 August 1929.
Hodson remained at Chigwell until 1950 when he was replaced by Eddie Whitcombe.
1934 Open Championship
Hodson finished T7 in the 1934 Open Championship held 27–29 June at Royal Street George"s Golf Club in Sandwich, England. Ryder Cup.
Amateur Bobby Jones successfully defended the title with a dominating six stroke victory, the second of his three victories at the Open Championship.
Hodson was a member of the 1931 Great Britain Ryder Cup team