Who is the Oldest Player to Make a Cut on the PGA Tour?

The PGA Tour has witnessed the birth of all sorts of legends. Some scripted history for their contributions to the game, some came and stunned us, but never quite asserted their place. However, some belonged to the rare category that took their mega achievements to another level.

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After the age of 50, the elite golfers qualify for the PGA Tour of champions. However, they still own the option to participate on the younger tour if they wish to. But amidst stiffer competition, not many succeed in making the final cut.

So, let’s take a look at the oldest golfer who went to the length and showed crazy longevity on PGA Tours.

Sam Snead tops the unique list of PGA Tour legends

Sam Snead was undoubtedly one of the greatest golfers in the world. He ruled the golfing world for almost three decades and won PGA tours on 82 ocassions, tied for the highest with Tiger Woods. He won his first title in 1936, and his last in 1965. However, the Slammin’ Sammy continued to remain an active golfer until the end of the century, hitting the honorary starting tee shot at the Masters from 1984 to 2002.

At the Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic in 1979, Snead was a little over 67 years. He finished 74 and became the oldest golfer to make the cut and his record remains till date. Meanwhile, Jack Renner went on to win the tournament. In addition, Snead was also the oldest winner on the PGA Tour in 1965, but was soon overtaken.

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Who are the top-10 on the list?

The list is an interesting one. Barring Sam Snead, all the other golfers featured on the list are for their 2022 participation. Moreover, the late legend has a whopping 16 years over the second on the listing. Next name on the coveted list is Phil Mickelson, who was 51-years-old when he T-36 in the 2022 Fortinet Championship.

Here is the entire breakdown of the top-10 on the list-

AGE	PLAYER	TOURNAMENT	FINISH POSITION
67 years, 2 months, 21 days	Sam Snead	1979 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic	74
51 years, 3 months, 3 days	Phil Mickelson	2022 Fortinet Championship	T36
49 years, 9 months, 26 days	Brian Gay	2022 Shriners Children’s Open	W/D
48 years, 4 months, 26 days	Stewart Cink	2022 THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT	T49
47 years, 4 months, 14 days	Cameron Percy	2022 Fortinet Championship	T64
45 years, 9 months, 7 days	Ian Poulter	2022 THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT	T18
45 years, 7 months, 23 days	Pat Perez	2022 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP	T44
45 years, 6 months, 23 days	Ryan Armour	2022 Fortinet Championship	T51
45 years, 6 months, 10 days	Vaughn Taylor	2022 Fortinet Championship	T58
45 years, 6 months, 8 days	Rory Sabbatini	2022 Shriners Children’s Open	T3

Snead’s record will not be an easy one to beat. However, if someone is to break it, who do you think it will be?