Sam Snead's sweet swing and folksy manner made him ... won the U.S. Open and was voted Player of the Year in 1950, an award that rankled his rival. "They could have given him a six-foot-high ...

If winning is the standard for determining excellence, there is no greater player in golf history than Sam Snead. Using a smooth ... 10 Player of the Year awards, and, yes, scandal and disgrace.

Sam Snead, after hitting three beautiful 3-irons, was asked a question about them. So he hit again, but again he was asked.

Charles Slate cslate@thesunnews.com Roger Watson earned national golf acclaim by beating the legendary Sam Snead, but became ... who has won numerous writing awards at the state and national ...