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Sam Snead was born May 27, 1912 in Virginia USA. He died aged 89 in 2002.

Snead's first major win was the USPGA Championship in 1942. His last was the Masters in 1954. He achieved 142 professional wins.

Snead served in the US Navy during World War 2 from 1942 – 1944. He was medically discharged due to a back injury. He then went on to win 6 of his 7 Majors.

Snead never won a US Open title. He was runner up four times in 1937, 1947, 1949 and 1953.

Snead was well known for his playing style with irons, achieving long drives, and his accuracy. Snead pioneered a croquet-style of putting in the 1960’s.

Snead was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

Sam Snead's Major Championship wins

• Masters Tournament:1949, 1952 and 1954
• The Open Championship:1946
• PGA Championship:1942, 1949 and 1951

1942 PGA Championship

The 1942 PGA Championship was played at Seaview Country Club in Galloway Township, New Jersey.

Sam Snead won the 1942 PGA Championship 2 & 1 in the final over Jim Turnesa.

The winner’s share was $2,000.

1946 The Open Championship

The 1946 Open Championship was played at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland.

Sam Snead won the 1946 Open Championship, four strokes ahead of runners-up Johnny Bulla and Bobby Locke.

His total score was 290 (-2).

The winner’s share was $600.

1949 Masters Tournament

Sam Snead won the 1949 Masters Tournament three strokes over runners-up Johnny Bulla and Lloyd Mangrum.

His total score was 282 (-6).

The winner’s share was $2,750.

1949 PGA Championship

The 1949 PGA Championship was played at Belmont Golf Course (formerly known as Hermitage Country Club), north of Richmond.

Sam Snead won the 1949 PGA match play championship 3 & 2 over Johnny Palmer.

The winner’s share was $3,000.

1951 PGA Championship

The 1951 PGA Championship was played at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Sam Snead won the 1951 PGA match play championship, 7 & 6 over Walter Burkemo.

The winner’s share was $3,500.

1952 Masters Tournament

Sam Snead won the 1952 Masters Tournament  four strokes ahead of runner-up Jack Burke Jr.

His total score was 286 (-2).

The winner’s share was $4,000.

1954 Masters Tournament

Sam Snead won the 1954 Masters Tournament against defending champion Ben Hogan by one stroke in an 18-hole Monday playoff.

His total score was 289 (+1).

The winner’s share was $5,000.