Haas survives for second Senior PGA title May 26, 2008
Haas 7 over was the highest winning score in relation to par in the 69-year history of Senior PGA, shattering the previous high of 2 over set by Sam Snead in 1970 at PGA National at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. It also marked the second-highest winning score in Champions Tour history, two 00004000 short of Arnold Palmers 9 over at the 1981 Senior Open at Oakland Hills. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Haas' 7-over claims Sr. PGA Championship May 26, 2008
Haas' 7-over was the highest winning score in relation to par in the 69-year history of Senior PGA, shattering the previous high of 2-over set by Sam Snead in 1970 at PGA National at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. It also marked the second-highest winning score in Champions Tour history, two short of Arnold Palmer's 9-over at the 1981 Senior Open at Oakland Hills. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Local amateurs get a treat May 15, 2008
After all, there is a Champions Tour these days and golfers in their 50s and 60s are still earning great money because of the efforts of Goalby and colleagues like Sam Snead, Don January, Gardner Dickinson, Julius Boros, and Dan Sikes back in 1980. In those days, Haas was a youngster on the PGA Tour, focused on making a living. (Boston Globe)
Nicklaus hoping to host Woods May 8, 2008
The others: Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr., Pete Dye and Deane Beman. Tough task: TPC Sawgrass has proved to be a fit for many types of players, from powerful Adam Scott at age 24 to pea-shooter Fred Funk at 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nicklaus receives PGA Tour's lifetime achievement award May 8, 2008
He joined Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr., Pete Dye and Deane Beman. "It means I'm getting old," Nicklaus joked. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carl Hiassen takes up golf and keeps his wits about him May 4, 2008
Hiaasen recalls his father - with whom he played golf - watched matches on television and discussed the possibility that Sam Snead was the greatest player of all time, but Jack Nicklaus might be something special. Hiaasen reveals the reason he hasn't played a round in three decades: My father died suddenly at the outrageously unfair age of fifty [in 1976], a tragedy that extinguished any lingering whim I might have had to tackle golf again with serious intent. (Florida Times-Union)
At Augusta, wind was the real master on final leaderboard Apr 17, 2008
It is beloved for being the first of Arnold Palmer's four green jackets and while the eagle at the 13th ignited roars, it is also remembered as a tournament in which Doug Ford almost "charged" into a tie thanks to a 70 and the legendary Sam Snead closed with a sloppy 79. Two years prior, the winner, Jack Burke Jr., had a 71, one of two sub-par rounds that day, and it's doubtful there were many roars on a day when no one broke 70. (Boston Globe)
So much for a Grand Slam Apr 15, 2008
You would never hear Jack, Arnie, Gary Player, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, or Bobby Jones cussing on the golf course or slamming clubs. Of course, todays younger fans have no idea what I m talking about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Apr 15, 2008
I also remember seeing Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead and everyone since play Augusta National. You go to a place 35 straight years and you feel a special connection to that place, especially if it is like no other in the world of sports. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Golf, prep baseball, softball, auto racing Apr 14, 2008
1959 Art Wall Jr.; 1958 Arnold Palmer; 1957 Doug Ford; 1956 Jack Burke Jr.; 1955 Cary Middlecoff; 1954 x-Sam Snead; 1953 Ben Hogan; 1952 Sam Snead; 1951 Ben Hogan; 1950 Jimmy Demaret. 1949 Sam Snead; 1948 Claude Harmon; 1947 Jimmy Demaret; 1946 Herman Keiser; 194543 - No tournament, WWII; 1942 x-Byron Nelson; 1941 Craig Wood; 1940 Jimmy Demaret. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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Also dying in the summer of that year was golfing legend Sam Snead at the age of 89. Snead was one of golf s greatest players with seven major championships, a record 81 victories on the PGA Tour and an ageless game that produced tournament victories in six decades. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Smith: History shows excitement still to come Apr 13, 2008
" Founder Bobby Jones professed a significant distaste for rough. He identified with the spacious layout at St. Andrews. Wide fairways and undulating greens were what he had in mind when he and Dr. Alister Mackenzie designed the Augusta National. Jones believed the abundance of trees on the fairways would be penal enough for wayward tee shots. Whatever their views and golf architectural philosophies, Masters champions usually finish under par. (Only three times has the winner exceeded par, all... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cape Cod woman a constant at Augusta National Apr 11, 2008
No longer can she count on visits to next-door Augusta Country Club, where Sam Snead might be holding court with a sing-a-long, nor do players tend to sit out with their families for lunch on the vibrant green lawn, but Sullivan is where she wants to be in April, where she feels she needs to be. A piece of Masters tradition. (Boston Globe)
A grand opening? Apr 11, 2008
His next PGA Tour victory of any kind will give him 65 in his career, trailing only Nicklaus at 73 and Sam Snead at 82. So winning the Grand Slam in one calendar year almost seems like just another notch in his belt. (Albany Times Union)
Zach Johnson's conservative par-5 play works Apr 10, 2008
On a course historically suited for the longest hitters in golf think Sam Snead, , , and Woods diminutive Johnson defied conventional golf wisdom and overpowered the super-sized and rock-hard Augusta National with the shortest clubs in his bag. Not once did Johnson go for the green in two on the four par-5s, electing to eschew power for accuracy, precision and a sizzling putter. (USA Today -- Sports)
After half-century, Amen Corner now more famous than ever Apr 10, 2008
He made 7 and finished one stroke out of a playoff in which Sam Snead beat Hogan 70-71. Patton shrugged off the brush with history, figuring he didn't get in position to win by playing safe shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
Masters Preview (part five): The year ahead Apr 10, 2008
Sam Snead, in 1954, and Jack Burke Jr., in 1956, also won with a 289. (Mike Blake/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tiger, Phil or somebody else? Masters to answer that Apr 10, 2008
Only Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82) lie ahead. Of course, Woods already has something else to play for after stating that winning the Grand Slam was "easily within reason" a few months ago. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Par 3 Contest draws the spotlight Apr 9, 2008
The inaugural Wednesday contest was won by Sam Snead when he fired a 4-under 23 as a 47-year-old. Snead won again in 1974 at age 71. (USA Today -- Sports)
Field weighs in on slam for Woods Apr 9, 2008
" Few in history have found a way more often than Woods. He's won 64 times on the PGA Tour, behind only and Sam Snead on the all-time list. He has won 13 majors, behind only Nicklaus' 18. His winning percentage is astronomical. Since winning the 2006 British Open, Woods has won 17 times worldwide in 31 starts (54.8 percent) with five seconds. He has won 16 of his past 26 on the PGA Tour (61.5 percent) and eight of his past 10 (80 percent). "If Tiger finishes out of the top 10 of any tournament,... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Is a true grand slam attainable? Apr 9, 2008
He's won 64 times on the PGA Tour, behind only Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead on the all-time list. He's won 13 majors, behind only Nicklaus' 18. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Par-3 contest hits to airwaves: Other Masters notes Apr 9, 2008
" Harrington has won it once (2004) and tied it once, with David Toms in 2003. Other former champions include Sam Snead, who won the first in 1960 and another in 1974, four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer (1967) and Tom Watson (1982). Snead, Palmer and Watson all have green jackets as well. Wall, Brewer, Tommy Aaron, Ben Crenshaw, Raymond Floyd, Vijay Singh, Sandy Lyle and Mark O'Meara also have green jackets and won the Par 3. While several other top names will be playing, Tiger Woods won't... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Time for a walkthrough at Augusta Apr 8, 2008
"Sam Snead was good, but Ben Hogan . . .". No. 16 - A tradition like no other: Skipping balls across the pond at this 170-yard par-3. (Boston Globe)
Augusta still a dream course for long hitters Apr 8, 2008
" Power has long been a coveted trait for contenders in the Masters, with champions from Sam Snead to Jack Nicklaus to Fred Couples and Tiger Woods bringing the course down to size. But being able to pound it farther than everyone else doesn't guarantee success. John Daly seemingly had a game built for Augusta National, yet in 12 starts his only top-10 finish was a tie for third in 1993 - six shots behind winner Bernhard Langer. So neither Watson nor Holmes is taking anything for granted. "We'll... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tiger's quest begins at Augusta Apr 7, 2008
His 64 wins trail only Sam Snead (82) and Nicklaus (73). And he needs just five major titles to reach Nicklaus' record of 18. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Golden anniversary of king's crowning achievement Apr 7, 2008
When 84 players drove down Magnolia Lane 50 Aprils ago, the PGA Tour still had those iconic bookends in place, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, though the rising talents of the man from Latrobe, Pa. could not be denied. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Apr 6, 2008
1952 -- Sam Snead wins his second Masters, beating Jack Burke Jr. by four shots. 1973 -- Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becomes the first major league designated hitter, in an opening-day game against Boston. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Past Champions Apr 4, 2008
Updated: April 2, 2008, 11:37 PM ET. The tournament began in 1934 and has always been played at Augusta National Golf Club (x-won in playoff). (ESPN -- Golf)
The top cats before Tiger Mar 26, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008. There was always something extra about them beyond their dominating talent. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Get in Tiger's face if you want to beat him Mar 23, 2008
" Woods has 13 major championship victories, just five behind Nicklaus's all-time record. And Woods's 64 US PGA Tour title wins has him on track to overtake greats Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82). Newton finished runner-up to Tom Watson at the 1975 British Open and was one of the world's leading players throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. His playing career ended after a near-fatal accident at Sydney Airport in 1983 when he walked into the spinning propeller of a Cessna, losing his right arm... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Make way for Tiger Woods Mar 22, 2008
Only Jack Nicklaus with 73 and Sam Snead with 82 have more. "To have 64 wins in this short of a span is a phenomenal feeling," said Woods, 32, who has played in 233 events over 12-plus seasons, including three this year, all wins. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
A legend in his prime: How Tiger keeps getting better Mar 21, 2008
Only Sam Snead, with 82 wins, and Nicklaus, with 73, are ahead of Woods, who is tied for third all time with Ben Hogan at 64. Palmer says he won't be surprised if Woods wins 100. (USA Today -- Sports)
Anderson: Sam Snead still the one with all the records Mar 21, 2008
But not yet and, in some of the categories where the name "Sam Snead" resides, maybe never ... Sam Snead was a factor in PGA Tour tournaments long after most golfers have typically hung them up. (ESPN -- Golf)
Clutch putts can overshadow Woods’ shotmaking skills Mar 20, 2008
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Undefeated in six months, Woods setting a new standard Mar 19, 2008
The only players ahead of him are Jack Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82). AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shot-making defines Woods Mar 19, 2008
Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer Mar. - All anyone is talking about is the putt. (AZCentral -- Sports)
As Woods keeps succeeding, words fail to capture him Mar 18, 2008
Having recorded his 64th win early in his 13th season on the PGA Tour, Woods is well ahead of the pace set by the sport's leading winner, Sam Snead, who after 13 full seasons owned just 43 wins. "What he's doing right now, I mean, you can't even hardly fathom it," said Bryant. (Boston Globe)
With a dramatic putt to win, Woods stays perfect Mar 18, 2008
Next up is Jack Nicklaus at 73, with Sam Snead s record of 82 victories looking closer each time Woods plays. It s pretty amazing to be in that kind of company, Woods said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* Woods wins by a stroke at Bay Hill Mar 18, 2008
Sam Snead leads the all-time PGA win list with 82 titles with Jack Nicklaus second on 73. "It is amazing to be in that company," Woods said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Woods adventures are far more impressive Mar 18, 2008
Only Jack Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82) have won more, and those numbers ought to be eclipsed by, what, Halloween. "What he's doing right now, I mean, you can't even hardly fathom it," Bryant said after becoming the closest human to Woods in stroke-play this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tiger terrific when it counts Mar 18, 2008
He also has high standards for himself, which may explain a lot about being behind only Jack Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82) on the career victories list. "Thursday and Friday, especially [when he shot 72-68 and was tied for 19th entering the weekend], I feel like I had a two-way miss," he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Tiger makes us reach for superlatives Mar 18, 2008
He's tied for third with Ben Hogan for most Tour wins at 64 - behind only Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82) - and his 13 professional majors is second only to Nicklaus' 18. Suddenly, it's conceivable for Woods to reach these milestones - 100 Tour victories and 25 majors. (Florida Times-Union)
Once again, Woods is good to the last drop Mar 17, 2008
Only Sam Snead (82) and Jack Nicklaus (73) have more. Extend the picture to unofficial (Target World Challenge) and European Tour (Dubai Desert Classic) events, and Woods has won seven in a row, but if you prefer to keep it just to the PGA Tour, his streak is at five and he's also won seven of the last eight. (Boston Globe)
Woods stretches winning streak to five Mar 17, 2008
It is his 63rd victory on the PGA Tour, tied for third on the all-time list with Ben Hogan, behind only Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. "It's just like when I beat Phil (Mickelson) here a few years ago, only this time it was a bit deeper in the green," Woods said of his winning putt. (CNN -- International)
Tiger's perfect finish Mar 17, 2008
The next target for Woods is Jack Nicklaus at 73, with Sam Sneads record of 82 victories looking closer each time Woods plays. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: With Woods, nothing is impossible Mar 17, 2008
With amazing Woods, nothing is impossible. Perfect season seems probable after surprising win at Palmer Invitational. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods clinches victory with dramatic putt at end Mar 17, 2008
ESPN - Woods clinches fifth straight triumph with dramatic putt at end - Golf. Woods clinches fifth straight triumph with dramatic putt at end - Golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Michaux: Momentary joy explains success Mar 17, 2008
Jack Nicklaus (73 wins, 18 majors) and Sam Snead (82 wins) seem to keep getting closer every week. If you don't understand the magnitude of what's happening, open your eyes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woods wins Arnold Palmer title Mar 17, 2008
" Woods's 64th PGA Tour victory means he draws level with Ben Hogan in the list of all-time rankings, with only Sam Snead (82) and Jack Nicklaus (73) in front of him. Fiji's Vijay Singh, last year's winner, and Americans Cliff Kresge and Sean O'Hair were tied for third place. Source: Agencies Related: (25 Feb 2008) (21 Feb 2008) (03 Feb 2008) (01 Feb 2008) (31 Jan 2008) Tools: Top news SPORT news SPORT news. (Aljazeera.Net)
Woods extends streak Mar 17, 2008
" Woods has now won five straight and eight of his last nine worldwide Tour events. Woods also captured his 64th career crown to match the late Ben Hogan for third on the all-time win list. Sam Snead leads the all-time PGA win list with 82 titles with Jack Nicklaus second on 73. "It is amazing to be in that company," Woods said. "I hope it continues. " Woods, who started Sunday in a five-way tie for the lead, left his 167-yard approach over the water on the 18th hole to the left of the flag. He... (iAfrica.com)
Tiger pulls another one out of hat Mar 17, 2008
Woods tied Ben Hogan for third on the all-time Tour list with his 64th victory, with only Jack Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82) ahead of him. Woods began the day among five players tied for first at 6 under, and has a 43-3 record on Tour when leading or holding a share of the lead entering the final round. (Florida Times-Union)
Golf: Tiger looks to win fifth in a row Mar 16, 2008
Jack Nicklaus has 73 and Sam Snead 82. Singh started giving shots away early (5-over-par 40 on the front nine) but came back with 2-under 33 on the back nine. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tiger hits the top Mar 16, 2008
Sam Snead leads the all-time PGA win list with 82 titles with Jack Nicklaus second on 73. As Woods departed the locker room at Bay Hill, he was greeted by golf legend and tournament namesake Palmer, who asked the 13-time major champion to come through with one of his best efforts. (iAfrica.com)
Jags are cheap shoppers Mar 7, 2008
Last modified 3/7/2008 - 7:18 am Originally created 030708. All that money to spend and still shopping at Dollar General. (Florida Times-Union)
Tiger Woods Offers Salve to Weary Sports Fan Mar 3, 2008
More numbers: The win gave Tiger 63 career wins, moving him past Arnold Palmer and to within two of passing Ben Hogan for No. 3 on the all-time list behind Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Tiger, remember, is just 32 years old, which means he's entering the prime of his career. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Enjoy the show Feb 29, 2008
At least when you are naming the top players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, it is a very short list before you get to Tiger Woods. On most, he would be at the top. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
There's no place like Honda for Calc Feb 28, 2008
Mark Calcavecchia remembers too well when he first saw this tournament in person, loping along outside the ropes in pursuit of Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and even Sam Snead. More golf. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tiger climbs past Palmer Feb 26, 2008
Woods has won 63 times on the PGA Tour, moving past Arnold Palmer into fourth place on the career list, one victory behind Ben Hogan, and each year getting closer to the record 82 tournaments won by Sam Snead. "I can't wait to see Arnie," Woods said, grinning. (Albany Times Union)
PGA Tour Career Wins Feb 26, 2008
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Woods goes fourth on all-time win list Feb 25, 2008
Sam Snead is at the head of the list with 82 titles and Nicklaus is next at 73 but Woods, aged 32, must have every chance of outstripping both. The eight and seven triumph was the biggest winning margin in a final in the event's 10-year history, surpassing the six and five victory by David Toms over Chris DiMarco in 2005. (CNN -- International)
Woods wins WGC Match Play Championship Feb 25, 2008
" Woods' win was his 63rd on the US PGA Tour, fourth on the all-time list behind Sam Snead (82), Jack Nicklaus (73) and Ben Hogan (64). His victory against Cink was never in doubt, but such are the vagaries of match play that Woods was nearly sent packing in both the first and third rounds. JB Holmes had Woods on the ropes in the first round, 3-up with five holes left, but Woods stormed back to win four holes in a row and escape from jail. But he was even closer to defeat against Aaron Baddeley... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woods coasts to victory at Match Play Championship Feb 25, 2008
Only Sam Snead (82), Jack Nicklaus (73) and Ben Hogan (64) have won more. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Once again, no one can match Tiger Feb 25, 2008
Tiger crushes Cink to win Match Play title - Golf- nbcsports. Tiger crushes Cink to win Match Play title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger crushes Stewart Cink 8 and 7 for fifth straight win Feb 25, 2008
ESPN - Tiger clinches 15th WGC title in 26th career start - Golf. Tiger clinches 15th WGC title in 26th career start - Golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Woods' world dominance continues Feb 25, 2008
"' Woods has won 63 times on the PGA Tour, moving past Arnold Palmer into fourth place on the career list, one victory behind Ben Hogan, and each year getting closer to the record 82 tournaments won by Sam Snead. "I can't wait to see Arnie," Woods said, grinning. "Just to be mentioned in the same breath as Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan, you know you've had a pretty good career. " It's been a great career in the World Golf Championships alone. This is the 10th year of this series, which was... (Athens Banner-Herald)
