Sam Snead

As I thought about what golf teaches, I was reminded of the humorous exchange several decades ago between Sam Snead and Ted Williams.

Michael J. Critelli: Golf in the Next Generation: Internalizing Its Deepest Values Michael J. Critelli 2011

As I thought about what golf teaches, I was reminded of the humorous exchange several decades ago between Sam Snead and Ted Williams.

Michael J. Critelli: Golf in the Next Generation: Internalizing Its Deepest Values Michael J. Critelli 2011

In 1998, he created the painting "The Masters of Augusta," which commemorated Tiger Woods' victory at the Masters tournament the preceding year, collaging images of Woods in three different positions in the foreground, flanked by his caddy and that of his playing partner, with faded portraits of former golf legends Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead in the background.

Daniel Grant: Sports Artists Battling Big Money, Trademark Lawsuits (and Winning!) Daniel Grant 2012

About the only very good player who maybe never did develop a style was Sam Snead, because he was such a natural.

Listen to Your Grandfather! John Paul Newport 2011

Sam Snead had some sound advice for that circumstance: "You should never gamble with a stranger, and consider everyone a stranger until you've played with him at least a dozen times."

Fighting Back Against Sandbaggers John Paul Newport 2011

Could we be on the verge of new era of characters on the PGA Tour, harkening back to the days of Lee Trevino, Sam Snead and Chi Chi Rodriquez?

Are the Big Personalities Coming Back? John Paul Newport 2011

In 1998, he created the painting "The Masters of Augusta," which commemorated Tiger Woods' victory at the Masters tournament the preceding year, collaging images of Woods in three different positions in the foreground, flanked by his caddy and that of his playing partner, with faded portraits of former golf legends Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead in the background.

Daniel Grant: Sports Artists Battling Big Money, Trademark Lawsuits (and Winning!) Daniel Grant 2012

In 1968, determining that it made putting too easy, the U.S. Golf Association and the R&A banished croquet-style putting after Sam Snead, in desperation, began straddling his putting line.

Long Putters Shake Off the Stigma John Paul Newport 2011

The great feel player Sam Snead gave a similar answer.

Driving With Dustin Johnson John Paul Newport 2010

The great feel player Sam Snead gave a similar answer.

Driving With Dustin Johnson John Paul Newport 2010