The term 'Links Legend' is used to refer to three of the greatest golfers of all time: Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. Sam Snead was a professional golfer from 1912 to 2002 and won a total of 82 PGA Tour events, more than any other golfer in history. Arnold Palmer was a professional golfer from 1954 to 2006 and won seven major championships. Gary Player is a South African professional golfer who has won nine major championships and is one of five players to have won all four major championships. All three of these golfers are considered to be Links Legends due to their immense success and influence on the game of golf.