Monday, February 21, 2011

Sam Snead

Slammin' Sammy Snead had one of the greatest swings ever, and thanks to video recording it will now live forever. He was one of those athletes that could have gone pro in a variety of sports. Some golfers have said that he would challenge new golfers on the tour to a push-up contest, even when he was 50 years old. He would get down and start cranking out push-ups on his fingertips. It was said that he was able to stretch one leg out to the top of a door frame! He was very athletic and it showed in his swing.

Some notable achievements from Sam Snead

- He won a record 82 PGA Tour events.

- He had 37 hole-in-ones

-He won seven majors

Here is his swing





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17 comments:

  1. elexerdelexFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    wow what an ancient recording!

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  2. D.February 21, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Sam Snead is really the best swinger

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  3. Daniel AndradeFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    wow!!

    37 holes-in-ones

    i'm is fan now :D

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  4. ZennithFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I know of a certain somebody that got 38 holes-in-ones....I have a feeling you know who he is too...:)

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  5. ZakkFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I like his swing!

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  6. D4February 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Woah, impressive.

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  7. Red13February 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love your posts.. I used to golf almost everyday in the summer with my family, but have been too busy with basketball for the past few summers. I really want to start up again

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Wow, he's a pretty good golfer.

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  9. JordanFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    37 hole in ones is no joke! wow

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  10. donga5000February 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Very pretty swing, my form sucks. lol

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  11. Lendo KharFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    What a talented man.

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  12. Kan GebeurenFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Nice, my uncle also plays golf.

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  13. MikeFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    sam snead what a legend. thats an amazing story though 37 holes?

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  14. ShutterbugFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Golf looks like fun! ;)

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  15. BrightviewFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    My finger tips would break if I tried to do push ups on them.

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  16. Das Auto!February 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    never knew he had so many achievements under his belt!

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  17. Bob lehcrorFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Wow insightful stuff, cool posting I never new that about him

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