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Sam Snead
American
27th May 1912
Ashwood, Virginia
"Slamming Sam" with his white shirt, neat trousers, pork pie hat, laconic manner and dry humour
was the charismatic figure of Sam Snead.
Destined to become one of the golfing greats with a career that spanned over forty years of golfing success.
His longevity in the game being due to his unbounded enthusiasm,
and an elegant swing that was possibly the best in the games history.
Self taught , as he grew up in the backwoods of Virginia, the youngest son of five in a talented family,
he carved out clubs from the limbs of trees. Graduating to old cast off clubs and
eventually becoming a caddie at the Greenbner in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia.
As his talent became obvious he was supported by this clubs members
and he was encouraged to play on the professional circuit.
Success followed.
What more need be said about a man who cultivated a hillbilly image and became one of golfs greatest players.
The knowledge acquired throughout his outstanding career has been passed on through his many books.
Why not find out for yourself what Sam Snead brought to golf - his famous "sidewinder" being amongst them
WON
DATE
BritishOpen Championship
1946
U.S. Tour Events
81 events
US Masters
1949, 1952, 1954
USPGA
1942, 1949, 1951
USPGA Seniors
1964, 1965, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1973
World Seniors
1964, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1973
World Cup
1954, 1956 - 1962 (individual winner 1961)
Ryder Cup
1937, 1947 - 1955, 1959
(captain 1951, 1959 non-playing captain 1969)
(captain 1951, 1959 non-playing captain 1969)
Vardon Trophy
1938, 1949, 1950, 1955
USPGA Player of Year
1949
USPGA Hall of Fame
1953
World Cup Hall of Fame
1974