Sammy Snead was a legendary professional golfer who won a record 82 PGA Tour events. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Snead was known for his smooth swing and his ability to hit long drives. He won seven major championships, including three Masters titles. He also won the PGA Player of the Year award three times and was a member of the Ryder Cup team eight times.