That first win was just a glimpse of things to come for Snead. In 1937, he won five times. He added eight more victories in 1938 and enjoyed his best season in 1950, winning 11 times.

Exactly how many wins Sam Snead had on the PGA Tour ... the record Woods is on the verge of tying is that Snead still gets credit for the 1936 West Virginia Closed Pro—his first credited win, ...

He followed that with his first major championship win since 2008 by capturing the 2019 Masters. 1. Sam Snead. PGA Tour wins: 82. Most wins in a year: 11 (1950) First win: 1936 West Virginia ...

For nearly 70 years Sam Snead has held the honour of being the PGA Tour’s most successful player - winning 82 times between 1936 and 1965. That mark has stood without significant threat ever ...

Snead, from Hot Springs, defeated Johnny Palmer 3 and 2 in the match-play final to win the second of his three PGA titles and the fourth of his seven major championships. Snead’s winning share ...

Sam Snead used his graceful swing to win seven Grand Slam tournaments. ... Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus, were each 2 years old when Snead won the PGA for his first major title in 1942.

Sam Snead still is the oldest PGA Tour ... He was also the second golfer 21 or younger in the last 100 years to win a major wire ... It was the same margin of victory Snead had in his first ...

Whereas, in 1962, he outshined others to become the first man to ever win an LPGA event. Snead defeated Wright by five shots with a two-day, four-round total of 5-under 211 at the Palm Beach Par-3 ...

Some numbers illuminate glory. Like 82, the benchmark for most PGA Tour victories that Tiger Woods tied this weekend. Or 15, which places him second for most major championships. Or 683, his tally ...