In 1973, the legendary Slammer came to Westchester Country Club for the Met PGA’s Annual Spring Forum. During the program, he was also honored by the Section as one of the five greatest players of all time. Snead’s appearance drew a record crowd that still stands to this day of over 400 professionals and guests. In addition to honoring Snead for his history of playing accomplishments, the Met PGA announced that in his honor the Sam Snead Award would be presented annually for distinguished service.
The Sam Snead Award Criteria
The Snead Award criteria was left intentionally vague although the intent was obvious. The award would be presented to an individual in recognition of his or her contributions to the game of golf, the PGA and the Met Section. While all of the other Special Awards are presented only to PGA Members, the Snead Award could honor professionals or amateurs and its list of recipients reads like a who’s who of golf in the Metropolitan area.
Recipient(s) | Year |
Ted Bishop | 2024 |
Gene Westmoreland | 2023 |
Gene Bernstein | 2022 |
Larry Schwartz | 2021 |
Augie Hoerrner | 2020 |
Bruce Beck | 2019 |
Bob Thomas | 2018 |
Jay Mottola | 2017 |
Charlie Robson | 2016 |
John Kennedy | 2015 |
Rodney Loesch | 2014 |
Mary Beth Childs | 2013 |
Jeff Hall | 2012 |
Robert L. Watson | 2011 |
Michael Hebron | 2010 |
Paul Dillon | 2009 |
Dave Catalano | 2008 |
Gil McNally | 2007 |
Phil Laskawy | 2006 |
Jim Albus | 2005 |
Tom Nieporte | 2004 |
Gene Borek | 2003 |
Ely Callaway | 2002 |
Dave Marr | 2001 |
Metropolitan Golf Ass'n. | 2000 |
Joe Moresco | 1999 |
George Sands | 1998 |
Michael Feidelson | 1997 |
William A. Mitchell | 1996 |
Arnold Kerner | 1995 |
Lowell Schulman | 1994 |
Edward T. Schneider | 1993 |
Bob Joyce | 1992 |
Paul Runyan | 1991 |
Gene Sarazen | 1990 |
Howard Treiber | 1989 |
Met. Golf Course Supts. | 1988 |
Dr. Richard Silver | 1987 |
Mike Turnesa | 1986 |
Bud Miller | 1985 |
James R. Hand | 1984 |
Frank Cardi | 1983 |
Claude Harmon | 1982 |
Harry Cooper | 1981 |
Dana Mozley | 1980 |
William M. Jennings | 1979 |
Joseph C. Dey, Jr. | 1978 |
Vincent Draddy | 1977 |
Guido Cribari | 1976 |
Al Brosch | 1975 |
Jack Mallon | 1974 |
Elmer Voight | 1973 |
Gene Borek | 1972 |
Joe Moresco | 1971 |
Bob Watson | 1970 |
Tony Marco | 1969 |
Frank Cardi | 1968 |
Francis Zeray | 1967 |
Pat Cici | 1966 |
Jack Sabol | 1964 |
Mike Turnesa | 1963 |
Jack Mallon | 1962 |
Jack Mallon | 1961 |
Jack Sabol | 1960 |
Al Ciuci | 1958 |
John Inglis | 1957 |
Harry Cooper | 1956 |
