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When Sam Snead won [only $4,000 in 1955] they put the prize money in that.
That's right in my cocky zone when it comes to putting
I met Sam Snead and got Sam's autograph ... I met Bob Hamilton and Skip Alexander. And I'll never forget walking up to (1946 U.S. Open winner) Lloyd Mangrum. He had a scotch sitting on the table, cards in one hand and a cigarette hanging out of his mouth and he said, 'What do you want, kid?' I remember it like it was yesterday.More quotes »
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Oakhurst on the auction block; future uncertain
For sale: Oakhurst Links, one of America’s oldest golf clubs. Established in 1884. Original layout was faithfully restored in 1994. Nine holes, 2,235 yards. Annually hosts a national championship. Course is played exclusively with replica pre-1900 hickor 5/31/12 from Golf Week Read more »
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Hale Irwin spins some Sam Snead stories
Hale Irwin was sitting in the locker room at Glen Oaks Country Club Tuesday, drinking a milkshake and watching a Golf Channel feature on Sam Snead. I asked the three-time U.S. Open champion and winner of 45 Champions Tour tournaments who was the best age 5/31/12 from Des Moines Register Read more »
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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 27
Profile America — Sunday, May 27th. Today marks the 100th birthday of one of the nation's premier golfers — Sam Snead. He turned pro at age 22 and went on to become the only golfer to win tournaments in six different decades. Blessed with a naturally smo from PR Newswire Read more »
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Chapman Takes 5-Stroke Lead at Senior PGA
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Roger Chapman shot a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Senior PGA Championship. Chapman finished the day at 14-under par. John Cook began the round tied with Chapman for the lead, bu from The New York Times Read more »
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Slammin' Sam - the Golfing Life of Sam Snead
Snead's fame went beyond golf. This is Sam Snead's Tavern in West Palm Beach - Image by slgckgc Samuel Jackson Snead was born in Virginia on 27 May 1912. His effortless power earned him the sobriquet 'Slammin' Sam'. Providing they thought about it, conte from Suite 101 Read more »
