J. C. Snead

J. C. Snead
Personal information
Full nameJesse Carlyle Snead
Born(1940-10-14)October 14, 1940
Hot Springs, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2025(2025-04-25) (aged 84)
Hot Springs, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeEast Tennessee State University
Turned professional1964
Former tour(s)Champions Tour, PGA Tour
Professional wins16
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour8
PGA Tour of Australasia1
PGA Tour Champions4
Other3
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament2nd: 1973
PGA ChampionshipT3: 1973
U.S. OpenT2: 1978
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Jesse Carlyle Snead (October 14, 1940 – April 25, 2025) was an American professional golfer who won tournaments on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. Snead was the nephew of hall of famer Sam Snead.