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Quote by Sam Snead

“There is an old saying: if a man comes home with sand in his cuffs and cockleburs in his pants, don't ask him what he shot.”

Quote by Sam Snead

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Sam Snead, an American golfer, was born on May 27, 1912, and passed away on May 23, 2002. He was a highly influential golfer known for his exceptional skills and long career in the sport. more

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