Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. [/quote] I was expecting something exotic, but they were just clubs. Anyone have any info on these? GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. [19] Each spring he returned to the Mid-Atlantic, stopping at The Masters Tournament on his way back to The Greenbrier. As a senior in high school, Golf Academy lead coach Skip Guss had the good fortune of running into Sam Snead on the range at Boca West Country Club and striking . You're certainly right about the laminated fairways. Narrow your stance, stand closer, play the ball towards the middle and open your stance slightly. Sneads longevity as a player singles him out from the pack. Im not exactly sure how or why I came across this video, but I noticed on YouTube recently that some blessed golf scholar uploaded a rare old video featuring Sam Snead. Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. [/quote] 2023 Zurich Classic - Monday #5. Upload or insert images from URL. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-PHOTOGRAPH-LEGENDARY-GOLFER-SAM-SNEAD-1949-/260708242863?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3cb36c15af"]http://cgi.ebay.com/=item3cb36c15af[/url] [/quote] [/color][/size] [/quote] He's "famous" for his time as head pro at the Greenbriar, but was actually born and raised near Hot Springs, Virginia. I see that you're looking for a 3 wood. Does anyone know what shaft diameter these clubs accept? 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Want to pick up easy yards? I was willed his clubs because I was always fascinated with them as a child. I bought mine used in 2003 and haven't yet found anything better. In 1935 he moved to the Greenbrier as a playing professional and, the following year, joined the PGA Tour. Bob Each selected six of their favorite holes from around the world, then crafted each hole onto The Legends layout. In 1982, he teamed with Don January to shoot 27-under-par to win the rain-shortened 54-hole Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf event at Onion Creek Club "The Birthplace of the Senior PGA Tour" in Austin, Texas. Became the first player to win PGA and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades (1930s1980s), 1941 St Augustine Pro-am (with Wilford Wehrle), 1942 St Augustine Pro-am (with Wilford Wehrle), Most consecutive cuts made 55 (1937 Masters 1958 Masters), Longest streak of top-10s 6 (1948 U.S. Open 1950 Masters), This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 20:57. Credit: Getty Images. He never won the U.S. Open, though he was runner-up four times. [/quote] Snead was also known for a very creative short game, pioneering use of the sand wedge for short shots from grass. ENTER NOW! My bad. This 90-year-old Florida golf course that hosted Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead expected to be turned into 1,400 homes. Ping G30 3/14.5 R For more recent exchange rates, please use the. They are forged clubs for department and sporting goods stores and were never sold in pro shops. I don't want anyone to think I took advantage of the ruling. In 1936 he won two matches at the Meadow Brook Club, earning a $10,000 prize. [/quote] My bad. Vokey 54.10, 2009 58.12 M, Testing TM MG2 60* TW grind and MG356* TW grind. [quote name='JASONR5' timestamp='1300137386' post='3055009'] He took The Open Championship at St Andrews in 1946 but his greatest Major triumph was his last. Sam Snead launched his career on this fabled Virginia mountain golf course, which has the honor of being ranked among "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest. [2] Snead was also inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame[2][12] and the Helms Hall of Fame. From mid 1930's to 1950's. Ping Anser2 34" anyone have pics of a model that he gamed in competition? He just got pretty wealthy by endorsing them for Wilson. He claimed his last PGA Tour victory at the age of 52 in the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open. 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He used an Izett driver for years is my memory. George never got a dime for any of the clubs. I also saw a very similar set in the bag of Tom Kite when he was on the Wilson Staff back in the 80s. Dates Begins 5/2. And the loft of said pitching wedge was the same as or more so than a modern day gap wedge. His outgoing, showman personality was and still is a rarity not to mention his tremendous physical talent. It was long, laced with the perfect pause and blessed with a powerful ending. Bill Fields Golf Writer. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! When he passed I was still in my early 20's. Snead had famously bowed legs when he addressed the ball. Only player to post a top-10 finish in at least one major championship in five different decades. 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[2] During the depression, Snead taught himself the game of golf from a set of clubs carved from tree limbs. I may make a wall piece out of them, and, I am assuming these are original grips. Originally aired in 1960, this celebrity golf match pitted golf legend Sam Snead with the stars of Hollywood in a 9 hole match for charity. They were not persimmon heads but the much cheaper laminated alternative.but to a teenager, they were nice all the same. Bob My bad. I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. Mashie+ m4 In Snead's debut in the U.S. Open hosted at Oakland Hills, he finishes runner-up to Ralph Guldahl (who won with 19 clubs in his bag). In all, Wilson clubs have been in the bag for 62 major championship victories, including most recently Gary Woodland's 2019 U.S. Open win at Pebble Beach . For Snead, it was the third of four second-place finishes at the U.S. Open, the only major championship he never won. So I grew up with these in the 80s. [url="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hillbilly"]http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hillbilly[/url] The full video for your to enjoyment is at the bottom of the page. Sam remained with Wilson as an Honorary Staff member with a lifetime contract. I once watched him play a round in the St. Paul tournament when he hit every green in regulation figures and all the par fives in two for a truly flawless round."[56]. An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. Being competitive myself I dragged out that poor old Wilson set to try and take him on You should have seen the expression on his face when I showed up with this set (water damaged persimmons and all!). Jack Nicklaus said that Snead's swing was "so perfect. In Snead's first of two attempts in The Open Championship, he finished tied for 11th. My bad. [quote name='JASONR5' timestamp='1300137386' post='3055009'] Sam really played the hillbilly thing up quite well, kind of a modern day John Daly, but not as mentally unstable, that schtick put a lot of $$$ in those tin cans in his back yard. WD = withdrew I preferred my old nickname, it showed off my true strengths.. http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/shread.php?t=4607, My first full set of woods 1 2 3 4 1964 my Dad bought me for 36 bucks, they were sweet my Pro made me hit that 2 wood off the tee till I could break ninety about six to eight months. [quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1300126727' post='3054434'] I saw him play a tourney in 1973 and he was carrying a ratty looking, beat up set of Wilson Staff irons that had a fairly crude leading edge grind. anyone have pics of a model that he gamed in competition? Best Wilson Golf Clubs 2023 - There are a number of fantastic Wilson clubs currently available. He finished runner-up to Ben Hogan at the U.S. Open (the fourth time he would finish runner-up at the U.S. George said he thought Snead was gonna cry right there in his shop. Wishon 5, 6 560 MC 7-PW MMC MB I think theyre the original version, not the re-release because the grips are the old school version and minty fresh. The Club celebrated Sam's 90th birthday in the Spring of 2002 - just before he left to hit his last opening shot at the Masters. [/quote] [quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1300134149' post='3054851'] May be junk for all I know but they are pretty. LIV Golf got what they were looking for in Adelaide, but how can they replicate that event on a weekly basis going forward? So lets use Golf Analyzer to see what made Sam Sneads swing so special. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. [size="2"][color="#1C2837"] First, the narrator explains that Sneads secret to hitting the ball far is to feel a relaxed and free-turning backswing where golfers feel like they push the club away using their lead arm on the takeaway. Just your basic "ignorant good-ole boy", of which only about 25% was fact. 1939 was the first of four times (although Snead had already come close in 1937, losing to the eventual champion who had 19 clubs in his bag) where Snead failed at crucial moments of the U.S. Open, the only major event he never won. [color=#1C2837][size=2]The "Wilson Staff irons that were like the 1973 model except without the weight port"? Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. Woods break, I was never so glad to see TaylorMade [u]tiny[/u] headed metal clubs hit the market in the mid 1980's. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. View cart for details. Snead served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1944. Book is called The Education of a Golfer: Playing secrets and rollicking memoirs of a great champion. Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958.1Defeated Ben Hogan in 18-hole playoff Snead 70 (2), Hogan 71 (1). Thats not the same as keeping your head down (which teachers agree is terrible advice), but Snead says that golfers should always keep their head still on the backswing to help them hit the ball. [/quote] Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. [21], Snead appeared as himself in an episode of The Phil Silvers Show, "The Colonel Breaks Par", in 1957.[22]. At one time they were the largest-selling golf clubs in the game. Watching his brother Homer firing balls across the farm, he caught the bug. I believe he purchased them from JC Penney. Sam Snead is one of the giants of golf, a golfer who remained competitive at the highest levels well into his 60s and died as the all-time leader in PGA Tour wins. [/size][/color] If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. [/quote] See each listing for international shipping options and costs. With Sam's accent, it wasn't difficult to play up the hillbilly angle. Are they forged, cast? At the time it probably a good hour to hour and a half drive with the mountain roads as there were. 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos. Sam Saunders After Saunders birdied his 17th hole (No. Bob. He had the eye of an eagle, the grace of a leopard and the strength of a lion." Entry Fee $120 / team. He certainly was no genius, and wasn't very educated, but he more than made up for it in terms of common sense and a good sense of people's character. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17. Sam didn't play Blue Ridge clubs. Cool link, thanks! [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300138874' post='3055087'] But in order to make sure it all works properly, you need a good grip, Snead says. I never liked that much," he said. In 1971, he won the PGA Club Professional Championship at Pinehurst Resort. I was thinking about reshafting them. Heres how it works. My bad. After the incident came to light, the sponsor cancelled further participation in the series.[47]. Hoofer, Ecco, Bushnell Remote is right, there are a few more than 400 there now but not more than a couple thousand (meaning 2 or 3 max with tourists). My bad. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-PHOTOGRAPH-LEGENDARY-GOLFER-SAM-SNEAD-1949-/260708242863?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3cb36c15af"]http://cgi.ebay.com/=item3cb36c15af[/url] Born in Ashwood, Virginia, near Hot Springs, Snead began caddying at age seven at The Homestead's Old Course in Hot Springs. During the winter, he was resident playing pro at the Boca Raton Resort from 1956 to 1969. You have a great gift, keep care of them and the memories. First player to be credited with winning a PGA Tour event in four different decades. Pre-Owned. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? Harry Von Zell is the host and commentator of the match. Won with birdie on seventh extra hole after 18-hole playoff; Won with par on first extra after 18-hole playoff; Lost to par on third extra hole after 18-hole playoff; Stewart won with par on first extra hole after 18-hole playoff; Became the first player to win 17 times at an event: at the. [/size][/color] Opens in a new window or tab. Others would crack thru from front to back, and u trash canned them. Sam Snead, in full Samuel Jackson Snead, byname Slammin' Sam, (born May 27, 1912, near Hot Springs, Virginia, U.S.died May 23, 2002, Hot Springs), American professional golfer who won 82 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tournaments and every major championship for which he was eligibleexcept the U.S. Open, in which he placed second four Sneads secret to power comes is one tip with three parts. Beginning in 1960, Snead hosted television's Celebrity Golf program, emceed by Harry von Zell, competing for charity in nine-hole contests against Hollywood celebrities like Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope. Nowadays, it's only about a 1/2 hour from each other (with the modern interstate system). 8) in the 2017 Web.com Tour Championship's opening round at Atlantic Beach (Fla.) Country Club, Saunders's home course, he told his. Lots of golfers, myself included, got their start with a set of Sam Snead Blue Ridge. thanks for that sir! And, indeed, many of them relate to the three-step move above. Sam Snead Wilson Blue Ridge PW Wedge Lite Steel Right Hand Golf Club Iron $24.95 Free shipping Vintage WILSON Sam Snead PAY-OFF Putter (2-way) Brass Head Steel Shaft $14.99 $11.99 shipping or Best Offer My dad started playing with these, and so did I. For all the latest golf news, check the Golf Monthly website and follow our social media channels @golfmonthlymagazine on Facebook and @golfmonthly on Twitter and Instagram. The performance was indicative of his enduring talent and huge will to succeed. My dad had a set like these. July 08, 2019. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? Please put any questions or comments here. Going to look at these on Thursday. I stand corrected. I can tell you what Hogan had on each hole.. Snead's last win at Greensboro was in 1965, at the age of 52years, 311days, making him the oldest player to win a PGA Tour event. thanks for that sir! The problem did not become known outside a small circle until the show was televised four months later. Designed by legendary course architect William S. Flynn, The Cascades uses its varied terrain to influence play, rather than dictate it. I didn't smoke and didn't drink and went to bed at reasonable hours.. [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300138874' post='3055087'] [citation needed], Snead was mentioned several times in the comic strip Peanuts at the height of his popularity during the 1950s[53] and 1960s. In 1949, he was PGA Golfer of the Year. He just got pretty wealthy by endorsing them for Wilson. In 1949, Snead won nine PGA events including two majors including the Masters[34] and the PGA Championship[35] and was awarded Golfer of the Year. Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. The same was true in the 1960s, apparently, because right on cue the first tip Snead shares is about the grip. Lots of golfers, myself included, got their start with a set of Sam Snead Blue Ridge. [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300246624' post='3059495'] GIVEAWAY! Snead had appeared with Martin and Lewis in their 1953 comedy film, The Caddy. Sam was about 72 at the time, and he was still really good. Snead was awarded a record 94 gold medallions, for wins in PGA of America (referred to by most as the PGA) Tour[2][3] events[4] and later credited with winning a record 82 PGA Tour events[5][6] tied with Tiger Woods, including seven majors. [/quote] The amazing story of how a Virginian country boy became a golfing legend. So was it Wilson blue ridge or something like that he used? I also have the 1, 3, and 5W to go with this 3-pw set. I assumed you were using the Ben Hogan line. "T" indicates a tie for a place Ben always liked to say Snead was from WV because he thought it made Sam sound like a hillbilly. His nephew, J. C. Snead, was also a successful professional golfer, winning tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. ESSENTIALS Date of birth: 27 May 1912 Died: 23 May 2002 Place of birth: Ashwood, Virginia, USA Career highlights: - 82 PGA Tour wins between 1936 and 1965 - 165 Professional wins worldwide - 7 Major titles between 1942 and 1954 - Winner of the Vardon Trophy in 1938, 1949, 1950, 1955 - Seven Ryder Cup appearances as a player, three times Ryder Cup captain - 1974 Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Quote: Sneads swing resembled a William Faulkner sentence. General Albums. Cool link, thanks! I heard later Sam's deal paid him a buck a club. [quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1300118634' post='3054100'] Pro Tennis Championships. You cannot paste images directly. Clear editor. Snead was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Its the final punch, as the narrator describes it. [/quote] ENTER NOW! [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] NEW tech! He won the Vardon Trophy, for lowest scoring average, four times: 1938, 1949, 1950, and 1955. I caught the bug Big time!!! Everytime I saw him his clubs were Wilson Staff custom grinds, with the grooves on the 6 iron through the wedges as big as he could get them. I never became a golfer until I was in my early 40's. On the 10th hole, Snead's drive landed behind an out-of-bounds stake. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30). But it was golf that captured Sneads imagination. "I want to be fair about it. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Stay loose, and push with your lead arm. (Photo by Augusta National/Getty Images), Sam Snead at the 2001 Masters. [28] Snead introduced his first book, Sam Snead's quick way to better golf.[29]. I watched him on the range for about an hour, and whatever he hit, his caddie caught on one bounce while basically standing still. Bob Snead pioneered croquet-style putting in the 1960s, where he straddled the ball with one leg on each side. [/quote] I can't hot them worth a damn I'm sorry to say. Cobra DWS Utility 19-degree [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300138874' post='3055087'] Odyssey Pro #1 black His driver was supposedly an old Izett that had been given to him and anonymous Staff woods. So my question is this? Ad vertisement from shop ThePlusStore. Here's how to keep your cool and make the most of them, This wacky putting style helped a pro get his first Korn Ferry Tour win (and could help you, too), 3 tips for hitting the sweet spot every time (for better contact and longer shots), How pace of play affects your scores, according to science, Struggling with the perfect tee height for your driver? Yes you used to see them at hardware stores, along with baseball bats, gloves and balls, along with basketballs, and footballs. [quote name='tembolo1284' timestamp='1300118634' post='3054100'] [/quote] GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. Maybe, just maybe, there is something to the Indian vs arrow theory. "[42] Snead set the record for most PGA wins after reaching age 40, with 17. From an early age it was clear Sam was a gifted individual. Still have 'em! What kind of career do you have that allows you to actually play golf? Got mine for Christmas 1966, the classic beginner's set of 1 and 3 woods and 3-5-7-9-Putter. I remember that Masters, Snead later said. Bob [quote name='JASONR5' timestamp='1300127351' post='3054467'] 'Thats What LIV Should Be' - But Can LIV Golf Replicate Adelaide Success Every Time? I have been wondering when these were made, had no idea they were possibly from the 50s/60s. Or should I say "How, Kemosabe"! Samuel Jackson Snead (pronounced sni:d; May 27, 1912 - May 23, 2002) was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades (having won PGA of America and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades [1]) and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His wife Audrey died in 1990. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1300134149' post='3054851'] BTW my wife's family is from WV, I have been there many times, beautiful place, nice people. The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Sam Snead. yes, my loft specs are old fashioned as well. At the time it probably a good hour to hour and a half drive with the mountain roads as there were. In 1983, at age 71, he shot a round of 60 (12-under-par) at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. In 1938, Snead first won the Greater Greensboro Open, the first of eight times, the Tour record for victories of a single tournament event. The forfeit stemmed from a ruling Snead received during the tournament's second round of play. He played up the "Aw, shucks" until he was able to get a read on the person, then handled it as required. [Ben] Hogan, you want to compare yourself to [Sam] Snead . If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Snead was selected to the 1939 Ryder Cup team however the event was never played due to World War II. I broke many drivers, and fairway woods, and some you could get repaired and them be stronger. Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal. His nephew J. C. Snead was also a PGA Tour golfer. That the first half of his downswing is a pull with his arms, and the final part of his downswing is a rotation with his body. He attended pro panel meetings, told jokes at our outings and took $50 golf bets from our editors. What is the best/closest modern equivalents to these? [color=#1C2837][size=2]The "Wilson Staff irons that were like the 1973 model except without the weight port"? First player to win an event in six different decades (1930s1980s). [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/GREAT-PHOTOGRAPH-LEGENDARY-GOLFER-SAM-SNEAD-1949-/260708242863?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3cb36c15af"]http://cgi.ebay.com/=item3cb36c15af[/url] The man is just hysterical. [27] While working at The Greenbrier, Snead played in the U.S. Promoter Fred Corcoran marketed Snead as a charismatic country boy from the Back Creek Mountains of Virginia and the sweet swingin hillbilly quickly made an impact as he won four events in 1937 and eight in 1938. Sam Snead reveals the secret to distance in this rare 1960s video, Lee Trevino is asked what its like being Lee Trevino. Bob In 1998, he received the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award, the fourth person to be so honored. Your previous content has been restored. Just an ignorant hillbilly from West Virginia, huh? He just got pretty wealthy by endorsing them for Wilson. Snead won three times in 1948, including his first Texas Open and fourth West Virginia Open. Stopped playing for 30 years and now having started playing again tried to change to new clubs and bought a couple of sets of cavity backs or forgiving irons only to not get on with them And go back these. 10.5 set at small - [36][37], In 1950, Snead won 11 events, placing him third in that category behind Byron Nelson (18, in 1945) and Ben Hogan (13, in 1946). yes, my loft specs are old fashioned as well. [quote name='dlygrisse' timestamp='1300118221' post='3054090'] I know he played with Laminates for his 3,4,5 woods as a lot of pro's did. My family is originally from the SE part of WV so I familiar with quite a bit of the area. In 1952, Snead won ten events including the Masters. Still have 'em! A 9 iron was lofted about the same or weaker than the modern day pitching wedge. I stand corrected. 2023 Zurich Classic - Monday #4. Snead then went to side-saddle putting, where he crouched and angled his feet towards the hole, and held the club with a split grip. He fashioned a club from a swamp maple branch with a knotted end and collected balls while caddying at nearby Homestead Hotel Golf Course. Golf writers later changed it to Slammin Sam - the nickname that lived with him to the end of his life. 2023 Zurich Classic - Monday #2. The extra club in his bag, a fairway wood Snead had been experimenting with in practice, would have caused him to be immediately disqualified according to the Rules of Golf, even though he did not use it during the round. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. And Old Sam got a couple of bucks on every set sold, which ultimately added up to more money than he made on the tour. Director ofGame Improvement content Luke Kerr-Dineen. Join InsideGOLF for only $20 - includes instant $20 Fairway Jockey credit! He shot under his age (66) in the final round. [/quote] He played up the "Aw, shucks" until he was able to get a read on the person, then handled it as required. C $47.31. 1952 Print Ad of Wilson Golf Clubs Sam Snead Signature & Patty Berg Woods Irons. Remember that its the sand that your club will come into contact with, Snead says, not the golf ball. BTW my wife's family is from WV, I have been there many times, beautiful place, nice people. I stand corrected. From 1984 to 2002, he hit the honorary starting tee shot at the Masters Tournament. In 1978, he won the first Legends of Golf event, which was the impetus for the creation, two years later, of the Senior PGA Tour, now the Champions Tour. He was more interested in telling about the real-life hillbillies not far from his . I use a Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead III with a steel stiff shaft.
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