Jack Nicklaus vs Sam Snead: 1963 Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf

If there is anything to be thankful for at the present moment, it is that these strange no-sport times have enabled us to reach into the archives, and rediscover some true gems.

PGA Tour put this 1963 classic matchup of old and new out on their official YouTube channel, and we are completely here for this!

Watch a 23-year-old Jack Nicklaus play then age-50 Sam Snead over 18 holes at Pebble Beach in the 1963 Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf event.

This has been digitally remastered – and it looks pretty great, too.

23-year-old Jack Nicklaus battled, then 50 year-old, Sam Snead at Pebble Beach in 1963 in Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf – an 18-hole stroke play competition pitting an established legend against future greatness.

PGA TOUR YouTube Channel

Truly a great sporting moment.


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