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Samuel Jackson Snead ( / sniːd /; May 27, 1912 – May 23, 2002) was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades (having won PGA of America and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades) [1] and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Jul 8, 2019 · It's time to remember Sam Snead. As Tiger approaches Sam Snead’s record for PGA Tour wins, learn what it was like to experience the legend firsthand. By Guy Yocom.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Sam Snead. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
May 23, 2024 · Sam Snead, American professional golfer who won 82 Professional Golfers’ Association tournaments and every major championship for which he was eligible—except the U.S. Open, in which he placed second four times. Learn more about Snead’s life and accomplishments in this article.
Apr 7, 2020 · Sam Snead was on the Golf Digest masthead since the 1960s. He attended pro panel meetings, told jokes at our outings and took $50 golf bets from our editors.
Mar 25, 2020 · Sam Snead's combination of power and grace propelled him to 82 PGA Tour wins and seven major championships.
In his autobiography, “The Education of a Golfer,” Sam Snead recalled a conversation he had one afternoon at Griffith Park, site of the 1937 Los Angeles Open. Snead wrote, “Henry Picard...
Jun 28, 2023 · Renowned for his powerful and accurate ball striking, Snead had a rhythmical and free-flowing swing, earning him the moniker “Swingin’ Sam” when he first appeared on tour. Golf writers later changed it to “Slammin’ Sam” - the nickname that lived with him to the end of his life.
May 24, 2002 · Sam Snead, who used golf's smoothest swing to win a record 81 PGA Tour events and about 70 other tournaments, died yesterday at his home in Hot Springs, Va. He was 89.
May 28, 2019 · Exactly how many wins Sam Snead had on the PGA Tour has long been a source of debate. Here's how the tour has settled on 82, much to Snead's own disappointment.
