Sam Snead

Biography

Sam Snead had the swing every golfer wanted - fluid, powerful, effortless. The 82 PGA Tour wins, tied with Tiger Woods for the record, came across four decades of play. He won tournaments in his 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, a longevity that speaks to both natural talent and a game built on fundamentals. The crooked grin and country charm made him popular, but there was steel underneath. He never won the U.S. Open - four times a runner-up - the only blot on an otherwise complete résumé. "Slammin' Sammy" could hit any shot, from any lie, with a swing so sweet that high-speed cameras could barely find a flaw. He made golf look easy. It never was.

Career Highlights

• 7 Major championships
• 82 PGA Tour wins (tied record)
• 3 Masters titles
• 3 PGA Championships
• Won tournaments in 6 different decades

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