Snead v Goalby at Phillidelphia Country Club circa 1962.

[Marc Haring]

Two long hitters in windless conditions hitting it about 250!!!! And what are those greens stimping at.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOHu6MQBB-s

[Jim_Kennedy]

Thanks for posting the link, fun to watch.

They did do a little better than hitting it about 250!!!!  


Bob Goalby
270
290
260
260
260
290
310
270
280
265
290
260
Avg. = 275.4 yds.

Sam Snead
270
250
280
260
260
260
250
275
270
260
270
285
255
Avg. = 265.0 yds.

Unscientifically speaking, around a 50 yard gain in distance in the 50 year spread between then and now.  

[Marc Haring]

That is interesting.

Furyk's averaging just 275.3 at the moment and he can get it round a bit.

[Will Lozier]

Played PCC about 15 years ago knowing what happened in the '39 Open.  Was not surprised to see the 3rd shown in this match as it was the last hole for said Open where Snead took 8 to miss the playoff!  Did finally find this though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojLSy8UCXow

Interesting.

Cheers

[Bill Shotzbarger]

The trees!! It was hard to make out #11 in the intro. Haven't watched the whole video yet but thanks for posting. Philly Country is one of my favorite tracks.

[Brent Hutto]

Watched the whole match last night before bed. Spoiler alert...



















Bob Goalby was on FIRE until the last couple holes. I liked Snead's comment, "Even if I can't make a putt I like watching a fellow that can...nah, I'm just kidding with ya...I hate good putters!".