Ben Hogan golfs at Los Angeles Open in 1950

The transcript describes a significant tournament where a player faced numerous challenges but managed to match his opponent's strokes. Despite losing the playoff, he achieved a moral victory by proving his doctors and the sporting world wrong, showcasing his resilience and determination.

What does the phrase 'The moral victory was his' imply about the player's experience?

What did the player prove to his doctors and the sporting world?