CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are plenty of private jets here in Charlotte for this week’s PGA Championship, but it’s a safe bet none of them were dished out like gimmes in a game of golf. “They ...

J.C. Snead, who knew he could never match the golfing success of his celebrated uncle Sam Snead but who nevertheless won a combined 12 tournaments on the PGA Tour and senior tour, died on April 25 ...

The two never let each other’s status get in the way of some uncle-nephew bonding. Sam Snead was always Uncle Sam for JC Snead. Even after winning his first tournament at the 1971 Tucson Open.

Snead won more than $7 million in his professional career. He finished runner-up in the 1973 Masters, was tied for second in the 1978 U.S. Open and was tied for third in the 1973 PGA Championship ...

J.C. Snead joined the PGA TOUR in 1968 at a time when the TOUR already featured another Snead, a player of some renown, someone who happened to be J.C.’s uncle.

Before we dip into how Tiger Woods can actually get awarded 14 extra PGA Tour wins, let us take a look at what Sam Snead’s criteria is all about. Sam Snead is one of the all-time greats of golf ...

Roger Watson earned national golf acclaim by beating the legendary Sam Snead, but became one of North Carolina’s best-known and respected golf figures. Watson, who died this past week at 81 ...

Roger Watson earned national golf acclaim by beating the legendary Sam Snead, but became one of North Carolina’s best-known and respected golf figures. Watson, who died this past week at 81 ...

Roger Watson earned national golf acclaim by beating the legendary Sam Snead, but became one of North Carolina’s best-known and respected golf figures. Watson, who died this past week at 81 ...

Sam Snead once answered a man who hit 3-iron 150 yards with 10 words. The story comes via the “Kostis & McCord – Off Their Rockers” podcast.

GREENSBORO — “If you could putt, Sam, we’d all be playing for second place.” That’s what Keith Baumgardner, who caddied for Sam Snead at the PGA Championship at Tanglewood Park, heard ...

Sam Snead still holds the record for most career PGA tournament wins. For years he was alone at the top with 82 but now shares the crown with Tiger Woods. His 82 victories included three Masters ...