This Day in Golf History: May 27

Sam Snead was born on this date in 1912. The co-leading player in PGA Tour victories in a career, Snead was often described as possessing an ageless swing, and that resulted in some longevity records that he established in both major and regular tournaments alike. Snead was one of the leading “characters” in golf history with a personality that ranged from coy and mischievous to affable and instructive. Winner of seven majors, Snead was born in Ashwood, Virginia. He died in 2002, just six days shy of 90 years old. On this date in 1979, Arnold Palmer shot his best round, 73, at the Memorial in the final round, finishing T-42.