Success in his golfing prime made Sam Snead a star. Longevity helped to build a legend. Snead's fluid but powerful swing seemed effortless, a classic swing that kept him on course well into his 60s.

In the coaching and golf swing nerd story community ... Look back at the flowing golf swings of legends Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, or other players of that era, and generally speaking, you won ...

If winning is the standard for determining excellence, there is no greater player in golf history than Sam Snead. Using a smooth, syrupy swing that looked as natural and effortless as breathing ...