Sam Snead
Sam Snead 1967.JPG
Snead in 1967
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Jackson Snead
NicknameThe Slammer
Slammin' Sammy
DiedMay 23, 2002(2002-05-23)(aged 89)
Hot Springs, Virginia, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sporting nationalityUnited States
SpouseAudrey Karnes Snead
(m. 1940–90, her death)
ChildrenSam Jr., Terrence
Career
Turned professional1934
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins142
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour82 (Tied 1st all time)
LPGA Tour1
Other45 (regular)
14 (senior)
Best results in major championships
(wins: 7)
Masters TournamentWon: 1949, 1952, 1954
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1942, 1949, 1951
U.S. Open2nd/T2: 1937, 1947, 1949, 1953
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1946
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1974(member page)
PGA
leading money winner
1938, 1949, 1950
PGA Golfer of the Year1949
Vardon Trophy1938, 1949, 1950, 1955
PGA Tour Lifetime
Achievement Award
1998