[quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1300118634' post='3054100'] [quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1300192052' post='3056808'] 2023 Zurich Classic - Monday #1. See What Members Are Saying! View cart for details. [/quote] The Lump. Its only around impact, Snead says, that he feels like he stops making an arm swing and starts using his body to rotate. In 1939 Snead won three times, but it was a tournament he lost that left the greatest impression on him that season. Sam Snead at National Open Golf Tournament at Medinah Country Club, near Chicago, Illinois, in June 1949. Opens in a new window or tab. Pro Tennis Championships. I stand corrected. I agree with all of the posts but would add that they are most likely late 60's or early 70's models. We should be so dumb. [2] During the depression, Snead taught himself the game of golf from a set of clubs carved from tree limbs. Sam Snead shares his wisdom on rhythm, tempo, bad golf grips and the forward press. His outgoing, showman personality was and still is a rarity not to mention his tremendous physical talent. [/quote] Here, we take a look at the best. Being competitive myself I dragged out that poor old Wilson set to try and take him on You should have seen the expression on his face when I showed up with this set (water damaged persimmons and all!). In 1937, Snead's first full year on the PGA Tour,[2] he won six events, including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California and his second West Virginia Open. Sam remained with Wilson as an Honorary Staff member with a lifetime contract. He attended pro panel meetings, told jokes at our outings and took $50 golf bets from our editors. Snead demonstrates this via a cameo with former world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. [quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1300134149' post='3054851'] [quote name='JASONR5' timestamp='1300137386' post='3055009'] Upload or insert images from URL. Oldest player to be credited with winning a PGA Tour event: age 52 years, 10 months, 8 days at the 1965, Oldest player to make the cut at a major: age 67 years, 2 months, 7 days at the 1979, First PGA Tour player to shoot his age: 67 in the second round of the 1979, Oldest player to make a cut on the PGA Tour: age 67 years, 2 months, 21 days at the 1979. Sam was about 72 at the time, and he was still really good. yes, my loft specs are old fashioned as well. I know he played with Laminates for his 3,4,5 woods as a lot of pro's did. [20] He was an athletic specialist in Cmdr. I may make a wall piece out of them, and, I am assuming these are original grips. [11] In 1986, Snead was inducted into the Middle Atlantic PGA Hall of Fame. [/quote] I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. A 9 iron was lofted about the same or weaker than the modern day pitching wedge. He's "famous" for his time as head pro at the Greenbriar, but was actually born and raised near Hot Springs, Virginia. His wife Audrey died in 1990. You have a great gift, keep care of them and the memories. In 1935 he moved to the Greenbrier as a playing professional and, the following year, joined the PGA Tour. From mid 1930's to 1950's. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? And Old Sam got a couple of bucks on every set sold, which ultimately added up to more money than he made on the tour. Snead's last win at Greensboro was in 1965, at the age of 52years, 311days, making him the oldest player to win a PGA Tour event. They are forged clubs for department and sporting goods stores and were never sold in pro shops. He's the man! [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300246624' post='3059495'] [quote name='Staffer' timestamp='1300216562' post='3057836'] [/quote] Cool link, thanks! In 1986, Snead wrote the book, Pigeons, Marks, Hustlers and Other Golf Bettors You Can Beat.[51]. He played up the "Aw, shucks" until he was able to get a read on the person, then handled it as required. Snead was awarded a record 94 gold medallions, for wins in PGA of America (referred to by most as the PGA) Tour[2][3] events[4] and later credited with winning a record 82 PGA Tour events[5][6] tied with Tiger Woods, including seven majors. Need more chaps like him. And the loft of said pitching wedge was the same as or more so than a modern day gap wedge. Date of birth: May 27, 1912 Place of birth: Hot Springs, Virginia Date of death: May 23, 2002 Nickname: Slammin' Sam, or just "Slammer" (because he hit the ball far) Snead's Victories [size="2"][color="#1C2837"]Could they have looked something like this: http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/452945-latest-acquisitions/[/color][/size] His driver was supposedly an old Izett that had been given to him and anonymous Staff woods. [/color][/size] This gave him the money he needed to start playing professionally full-time. Snead decided to deliberately lose the televised match, played under the "World Championship Golf" series, during its final holes, after he discovered on the 12th hole that he had too many golf clubs in his bag. Wishon 775HS 22*, 25* [size="2"][color="#1C2837"]Could they have looked something like this: http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/452945-latest-acquisitions/[/color][/size] Woods break, I was never so glad to see TaylorMade [u]tiny[/u] headed metal clubs hit the market in the mid 1980's. It's only a handful of miles from the WV/VA border, and there is a really nice resort there as well. It's where his son, Sam Snead Jr. (Jack) lives today, and where Sneads have always resided. I saw Sam play in a Senior Tour event in the mid 1980s. We should be so dumb. In 1973, Snead became the oldest player to make a cut in a U.S. Open at age 61. Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Patty Berg, Walter Hagen, and Ben Crenshaw helped turn Wilson irons into an icon, and the "Cadillac of golf clubs." How Often Does Wilson Release New Irons Wilson had sporadic iron releases throughout the years, only when marked improvements were made. I caught the bug Big time!!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-PHOTOGRAPH-LEGENDARY-GOLFER-SAM-SNEAD-1949-/260708242863?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3cb36c15af"]http://cgi.ebay.com/=item3cb36c15af[/url] Needing two pars to finish in a tie for the lead, Snead took three shots to hole out his ball from the fringe of the green on the 17th hole. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. In a schtick-turned-golf-tip, he puts boxing gloves on Marciano and has him hit a ball as a way of illustrating the lead arms relationship with the clubface. Like the time someone told him they saw his picture in a New York newspaper: His response was " how can that be? With Sam's accent, it wasn't difficult to play up the hillbilly angle. Sam really played the hillbilly thing up quite well, kind of a modern day John Daly, but not as mentally unstable, that schtick put a lot of $$$ in those tin cans in his back yard. Looked like a corn field before the corn grew. From an early age it was clear Sam was a gifted individual. And the loft of said pitching wedge was the same as or more so than a modern day gap wedge. [/quote] I stand corrected. 4.5 out of 5 stars (18) Sale Price $7.79 $ 7.79 $ 12.99 Original Price $12.99 . He certainly was no genius, and wasn't very educated, but he more than made up for it in terms of common sense and a good sense of people's character. I'm guessing you already know this but Sam was from Virginia and not exactly a hillbilly. For all the latest golf news, check the Golf Monthly website and follow our social media channels @golfmonthlymagazine on Facebook and @golfmonthly on Twitter and Instagram. "I won a lot of tournaments because I was in better shape than other guys," He said. Snead was also known for a very creative short game, pioneering use of the sand wedge for short shots from grass. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? I stand corrected. [/color][/size] For all of you that remember Green Stamps; they had a set at the store. My bad. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Yap, doesn't mean he was stupidbut he technically would fit the definition in the dictionary. [/quote] He claimed his last PGA Tour victory at the age of 52 in the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open. His outgoing, showman personality was and still is a rarity not to mention his tremendous physical talent. [/quote] Many believe he was the greatest golfer ever." [/i] XYB34A In 1953, Snead won three events. Yap, doesn't mean he was stupidbut he technically would fit the definition in the dictionary. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. Got mine for Christmas 1966, the classic beginner's set of 1 and 3 woods and 3-5-7-9-Putter. Izett mad ea number of exact copies but Snead was never satisfied. thanks for that sir! In 1939, Snead won three times. Everytime I saw him his clubs were Wilson Staff custom grinds, with the grooves on the 6 iron through the wedges as big as he could get them. Whatve I got to lose other than a few gallons of gas if it doesnt pan out. He lived most of his life in WV didn't he?, he was the head Professional emeritus at the Greenbriar in WV for many years. Wishon 54, 59 Micro-Groove HM 2023 Zurich Classic - Monday #5. I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. The amazing story of how a Virginian country boy became a golfing legend. Gary Player once said that, "I don't think there's any question in my mind that Sam Snead had the greatest golf swing of any human being that ever lived." My bad. For Snead, it was the third of four second-place finishes at the U.S. Open, the only major championship he never won. [/quote] Wedges Version Steel Golf Clubs Men's and Women's Unisex Sand Widened Bottom Hot, Wilson SAM SNEAD 100 Single 7-Iron Steel Shaft RH, Wilson Sam Snead One Hundred Blades 4, 7-9 Iron Set RH Regular Flex Steel Shaft, Cougar Miracle Putter Golf Club Head Only RH, LEFT HANDED BIG TALL LEGACY +1" XL #4-PW Men REGULAR STEEL Golf Clubs Iron Set, HAYWOOD SIGNATURE IRON SET 5-PW GOLF CLUBS AEROTECH GENER8 REGULAR GRAPHITE RH, TaylorMade Milled Grind SB Carbon Steel Wedge 56*-12 Regular Graphite Golf Club. [/quote] In the 1979 Quad Cities Open, a 67-year-old Sam Snead matched his age twice as he fired rounds of 67 and 66 en-route to a closing total of seven-under-par. [/quote] I went to work for a competitive man whose only passion outside of work, was golf. Lots of golfers, myself included, got their start with a set of Sam Snead Blue Ridge. BTW my wife's family is from WV, I have been there many times, beautiful place, nice people. Wilson milled their sole plate onto it, and afyter many years, it cracked or broke, and couldn't be fixed. [/quote] Blades? And Old Sam got a couple of bucks on every set sold, which ultimately added up to more money than he made on the tour. He shot under his age (66) in the final round. The extra club in his bag, a fairway wood Snead had been experimenting with in practice, would have caused him to be immediately disqualified according to the Rules of Golf, even though he did not use it during the round. But the video was full of other clues to Sneads distance keys. Pasted as rich text. I put most of it in the basement and forgot about it for a few years. thanks for that sir! First, the narrator explains that Sneads secret to hitting the ball far is to feel a relaxed and free-turning backswing where golfers feel like they push the club away using their lead arm on the takeaway. And he took that image all the way to the bank. Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. Going to look at these on Thursday. I know he played with Laminates for his 3,4,5 woods as a lot of pro's did. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300118221' post='3054090'] [/quote] I might just regrip them and play a round with them lol. He worked as an assistant pro at The Homestead at 17 in 1929, then moved to the Cascades Course and turned professional in 1934. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Maybe, just maybe, there is something to the Indian vs arrow theory. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? Samuel Jackson Snead (pronounced sni:d; 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. Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal. I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. The reason why Snead thinks the grip is so important is because he says its a golfers lead arm which controls the clubface but an incorrect grip can disrupt that lead arm and clubface relationship. [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300118221' post='3054090'] What is the best/closest modern equivalents to these? He continued to play golf as long as his legs would carry him around the course and was honorary starter at the Masters from 1984 to 2002. Price is really good, clubs look great. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-PHOTOGRAPH-LEGENDARY-GOLFER-SAM-SNEAD-1949-/260708242863?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3cb36c15af"]http://cgi.ebay.com/=item3cb36c15af[/url] (A player is limited to 14 clubs during competitive rounds.) You can post now and register later. Thanks for the help in advance. Snead's driver was a George Izett. Until 1999, he was joined by Gene Sarazen, and until 2001, by Byron Nelson. Still have 'em! [/quote] NT = no tournament Snead was selected to the 1939 Ryder Cup team however the event was never played due to World War II. I also had a matching driver and four wood in a beautiful maple type finish ( Strata Bloc ? ) He lived most of his life in WV didn't he?, he was the head Professional emeritus at the Greenbriar in WV for many years. Wishon 929 HS 14.5*, 19* 0.5 Open Odyssey Pro #1 black [/color][/size] But it was golf that captured Sneads imagination. See What Members Are Saying! In 2009, Snead was inducted into the inaugural class of the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame[14][15][16] and in 2016, Snead was the unanimous top choice for inclusion in the Virginia Golf Hall of Fame's inaugural class.[17]. ", Snead was the PGA leading money winner in 1938, 1949 and 1950. Still have 'em! [quote name='justaman5' timestamp='1300116024' post='3054002'] An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. [quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1300134149' post='3054851'] [quote name='JASONR5' timestamp='1300137386' post='3055009'] [url="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hillbilly"]http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hillbilly[/url] [19] Each spring he returned to the Mid-Atlantic, stopping at The Masters Tournament on his way back to The Greenbrier. Or should I say "How, Kemosabe"! His work has also appeared in USA Today, Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Ping G30 10.5 R [i]"The legendary Sam Snead joins the Wilson Advisory Staff at the age of 25. In 1974, at age 61, he shot a third-round 66 at the Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club to move into contention. I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. So I grew up with these in the 80s. Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958.1Defeated Ben Hogan in 18-hole playoff Snead 70 (2), Hogan 71 (1). Its from the 1960s, and its a nine-minute short film as the golf legend makes his way around Boca Raton, Florida. This victory would mark victories for Snead that spanned over six decades (1930s1980s) winning tour and senior tour events. [quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1300279553' post='3060142'] During World War II, Snead was prevented from participating in 14 major championships (19401945 Open Championship, 19421945 U.S. Open, 19431945 Masters, 1943 PGA Championship), due to their cancellations. yes, my loft specs are old fashioned as well. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Samuel Jackson Snead (pronounced sni:d; 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. I stand corrected. In Snead's debut in the U.S. Open hosted at Oakland Hills, he finishes runner-up to Ralph Guldahl (who won with 19 clubs in his bag). When he passed I was still in my early 20's. Wilson is known as one of the premier golf brands for both professionals and amateurs and has sponsored some of the top players on the PGA Tour and other professional Tours since the 1970's. Early History of Wilson Golf My bad. Credit: Getty Images. I remember that Masters, Snead later said. Snead served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1944. [/color][/size] I have since sold them I can't remember if they were Stra-block or not. He played the course literally less than 2 mins from me once, totally destroyed it. I had a set of the Sam Snead Blue Ridge irons, I think they were re-released in the late 70's if memory serves me correctly and instead of the sand blasted strip on the muscle back the finish was all high polished chrome. [size="2"][color="#1C2837"] [32], At the U.S. Open in 1947, Snead missed a 30-inch (76cm) putt on the final playoff hole to finish runner-up to Lew Worsham.[33]. anyone have pics of a model that he gamed in competition? This is such perfect timing. [38] Snead claimed that 1950 was his "greatest year" winning "eleven tournaments" including a playoff victory over Hogan in the L.A. Open yet lost the "Golfer of the Year" to Hogan, who won one "tournament". XXIO X Series 5 Wood! While Chick Harbert, who was playing with Snead, thought the ball was out of bounds,[41] a rules official ruled differently due to the starter not telling players the stakes had been moved after the previous day's play had ended. Golf Monthly . *Note: Tournament shortened to 18/54 holes due to weather. The national title eluded him through his career a sore-point for the Virginian. It was at Homestead he picked up his first assistants job aged 19. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Factors that are relatively common for those raised in very rural areas, alot of common sense, wariness of those "outsiders", and very little formal education. Interestingly, he also suggests closing your stance slightly, which will help you swing more in-to-out and sweep the ball off the turf. I use a Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead III with a steel stiff shaft. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? Ping G410 3, 5 and 7 wood, Ping G410 5 hybrid-not much use. A 9 iron was lofted about the same or weaker than the modern day pitching wedge. 1 GHIN Index: 18.0 Ping G30 10.5 R Ping G30 3/14.5 R Cobra F6 Baffler 19 Mashie+ m4 MacGregor M565 5-GW Rifle 4.5 R flex Callaway MD2 52.9, 56.11 wedges CF-16, 4-PW, UST Recoil Bob Who says there's no golfing god? 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30). He couldn't afford to play golf and his clubs set in the shead for years. Remember folks, you didnt see a pitching wedge come with sets very often to some time in the late 1950's or the 1960's. Sam Snead at National Open Golf Tournament at Medinah Country Club, near Chicago, Illinois, in June 1949. [Ben] Hogan, you want to compare yourself to [Sam] Snead . Grip is the most important thing in golf, PGA Tour Champions pro chipping one-handed in competition. He was a superb player with the long irons. In 1988 Sam Snead became the Resident Golf Pro Emeritus. especially with the clubs he used back in the day. Sam didn't play Blue Ridge clubs. We should be so dumb. [23][24] The following month, he won the first of 17 West Virginia Open championships by beating Art Clark by five strokes at Guyan Country Club in Huntington, West Virginia.[25]. But in order to make sure it all works properly, you need a good grip, Snead says. Also, rules of the game of golf, as approved by the United States Golf Association, and by the Royal and ancient golf club of St. Sam Snead reveals the secret to distance in this rare 1960s video, Lee Trevino is asked what its like being Lee Trevino. In 1938, Snead first won the Greater Greensboro Open, the first of eight times, the Tour record for victories of a single tournament event. [quote name='TheLastDon' timestamp='1300244312' post='3059355'] The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Sam Snead. They like to make fun of themselves as hillbillies, and maybe some of them are, but that doesn't mean they are stupid. Entry Fee $120 / team. He was from a town of 400 people and definitely in a remote areaalthough it was back in the 30sso keep that in mind. Snead died from a stroke, four days short of his 90th birthday. He used that style for the rest of his career. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? Are they forged, cast? [size="2"][color="#1C2837"] Want to pick up easy yards? Thats not the same as keeping your head down (which teachers agree is terrible advice), but Snead says that golfers should always keep their head still on the backswing to help them hit the ball. Yes you used to see them at hardware stores, along with baseball bats, gloves and balls, along with basketballs, and footballs. [/quote] I recently acquired a set of Sam Snead Blue Ridge irons as well. General Albums. Watching his brother Homer firing balls across the farm, he caught the bug. 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