What did I want with prestige? The British Open paid the winner $600 in American money. A man would have to be two hundred years old at that rate to retire from golf. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
Over the years I've studied the habits of golfers. I know what to look for. Watch their eyes. Fear shows up when there is an enlargement of the pupils. Big pupils lead to big scores. — 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 Image
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 Image
You've just one problem. You stand too close to the ball after you've hit it. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
When I swing at a golf ball right, my mind is blank and my body is loose as a goose. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
'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 Image
Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey, and never concede a putt. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
Playing golf is like eating. It's something which has to come naturally. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
The three things I fear most in golf are lightning, Ben Hogan and a downhill putt. — Sam Snead Copy Share Image
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 Image
