But, no, I don't feel my career has not been fulfilled because I didn't win the US Open. It's like the guy said: You going to crucify a man because he missed a putt to win a tournament? Does a… — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
The fact that Slammin' Sammy couldn't win the Open made it all the more valuable for the players that did win. Gave it a special quality. I'd say a part of the sheen on that trophy comes from my sweat. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
I'd say that golf is about 75% mental. If your state of mind gets out of kilter, you're worse off than a tomcat floating… — Sam Snead Copy Share
There is an old saying: if a man comes home with sand in his cuffs and cockleburs in his pants, don't ask him what… — Sam Snead Copy Share
When I swing at a golf ball right, my mind is blank and my body is loose as a goose. — Sam Snead Copy Share
'You know Bobby, when I was your age I'd drive the ball right over those trees at the corner.' Feeling challenged Mr. Cole hit… — Sam Snead Copy Share
Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey, and never concede a putt. — Sam Snead Copy Share
The three things I fear most in golf are lightning, Ben Hogan and a downhill putt. — Sam Snead Copy Share
I believe in destiny...what's going to be is going to be. If I'm going to win, I'm going to win...I don't give a damn… — Sam Snead Copy Share
I've been on some fairways that are as good as the greens we putted on back then. We had crab grass. I remember one… — Sam Snead Copy Share
