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Sam Snead
Snead’s effortless swing produced victories across decades. He won the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open at 52, an enduring symbol of competitive longevity.
Snead's flowing swing carried him from the prewar tour into the television age. His PGA Tour victory total is matched by Tiger Woods, but the careers could hardly look more different.
At 52 he captured the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open, becoming the oldest PGA Tour winner. His longevity and seven majors make him impossible to leave out of this discussion.
Snead was still winning long after many peers had retired. His game combined speed, balance and touch, leaving an image of golf that seemed easier than it was.