SNEAD, SAM

(1912 - ) American professional golf player. During his forty years as a golfer he won over one hundred tourneys. He became known as "Slammin' Sam" for his powerful drives and smooth, natural swing. —SHSBC Binder 15 Approved Glossary

(1912@ ) American professional golf player. During his forty years as a golfer he won over one hundred tourneys. He became known as "Slammin' Sam" for his powerful drives and smooth, natural swing. Oh, I don't know, I suppose Sam Snead has a present time from the drive of the tee to the landing of the ball. -Meter Training (12 July 62) (1912-) an American professional golfer. Snead started his golfing career at a young age and by the early 1930s he had become a professional golfer. His success-filled career spanned more than forty years, during which he earned the nickname Slammin' Sammy because of his powerful drives and strong, smooth golf swing. He won his first tournament in 1937 and continued throughout his career, winning in individual contests as well as team events. He won more tournaments than any other golfer in history.(1912 - ) American professional golf player. During his forty years as a golfer he won over one hundred tourneys. He became known as "Slammin' Sam" for his powerful drives and smooth, natural swing.