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The only thing I fear on a golf course is lightning...and Ben Hogan.

Sam Snead

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Sam Snead
Age: 89 †
Born: 1912
Born: May 27
Died: 2002
Died: May 23
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Correct one fault at a time. Concentrate on the one fault you want to overcome.
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I've said a thousand times, you can't go into a shop and buy a good golf game.
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'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 a big driver right into those big trees. Snead then said 'Of course, when I was your age, those trees were only 10 feet high.'
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