Sam Snead
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
Sam Snead's career is a testament to greatness in golf. He holds the record for the most PGA Championship wins with seven titles, a feat that stands as a benchmark for excellence. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 cemented his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999 highlighted his profound impact on American culture and sports. His longevity, winning tournaments in six different decades, remains unmatched in professional golf history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World Golf Hall of Fame
Inducted for lifetime achievement in golf.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Highest civilian honor awarded for contributions to American culture and sports.
Honorary Degree
Received an honorary degree for his contributions to the sport.
Key to the City
Awarded the key to the city of his birthplace.
Key to the City
Awarded the key to the city of Atlanta.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Golfers of All Time
50 Greatest Athletes of the Century
Top 100 Sports Figures of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1954-06-14
The King of Golf
Sports Illustrated
1955-08-01
The Long Ball Hitter
Golf Digest
1970-01-01
Legend of the Game
Records & Feats
Most PGA Championship Wins
Holds the record for the most wins in the PGA Championship with seven titles.
Oldest Winner on PGA Tour
Became the oldest winner of a PGA Tour event at age 52 when he won the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open.
Only Male to Win on LPGA Tour
Is the only male golfer to have won an LPGA-sanctioned event, winning the 1955 Miami Beach Open.
Tied Record for Most PGA Tour Wins
Tied the all-time record for most PGA Tour wins with 82 victories.