I’ve been watching Ryder Cups since the early 80s and I would say Sam would be one of my favourite Ryder Cup players. His emotions, his play and his sportsmanship show just what it meant to him. A Scottish gentleman...
I can't remember the year ,but the Open came back to St Andrews . It was on the Tuesday and the players were practicing and milling around taking it all in . There was a young boy about 8 there with his dad and he was wearing a Celtic top . I remember vividly Sam Torrance , stopping and saying to the boy 'Oh I like your strip kid that's fantastic 'and signed his autograph and shaking the little lad 's hand . He and his father were over the moon . Everyone also just admired the decency of Big Sam and enjoyed the moment too . I guess that Sam being a huge Celtic man helped a lot too ....magical memories .
My abiding memory of Sam Torrance is as a 14 year old following his group around the Scottish Open at Gleneagles. At the 18th as he walked off he was surrounded by young lads wanting his autograph (Scottish Golfer, Scottish Open, Scottish kids) his reponse was to say "F*cks sake" as he pushed past, granted he didn't play well when I followed him round that day but it always stuck with me that without young kids / fans coming through and being inspired by people like Sam then the game is nothing. Conversely Tom Kite who was also playing (possibly in the same group) was an absolute gentleman and spent loads of time speaking to golf fans, signing stuff etc....
@Paul Little One of the great players in the history of the European Tour. 21 wins, the stats don't lie. And a real Ryder Cup stalwart. He is a little overlooked in European golf, I think.
Brilliant Sam . I traveled to Muirfield for the ‘87 Ryder Cup from Ontario ( Emigrated in ‘70 from Edinburgh ) What a fabulous week that was . Smiled at the singles , with Woosie playing Andy Bean . 😁
Bloody love Sam Torrence and can listen to him forever its a mystery he isn't on commentary more. As a teenager in the 80's my club pro and coach told me I could be as good as Sam. He was very wrong sadly! :-D
The long friendship between Sam Torrance and Curtis Strange really set the stage for a memorable Ryder Cup. The Euro guys were great and the closing ceremony was sportsmanship at it’s best. Sam might just be the coolest guy in golf.
Seve and some other players refused to play in 81 because they didn't feel they were getting fair treatment from the Euro Tour and Europe got hammered. Seve returned in 83 which was the beginning of the modern era of Ryder Cups
WOW TOOK ME BACK TO MY JOYFULL NIGHTS AT THE PUB WATCHING OUR HEROES WINNING THE RYDER CUP, PRESSURE, AM SURE US CLUB GOLFERS WOULD COLLAPSE THINKING OF BEING IN THEIR SHOES! EUROPE TOGETHER ARE STRONG AND WE SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT IT! TIME WILL TELL?
Love Sam could listen to him all day tho not a fan of mcguinley just think there's something about him I don't like apart from always being quick to bad mouth rory mcilroy I just think to myself rory has won more already than mcguinley ever won so lay off him he's gonna win a lot more tournaments and prob majors before he's finished
I’ve been watching Ryder Cups since the early 80s and I would say Sam would be one of my favourite Ryder Cup players. His emotions, his play and his sportsmanship show just what it meant to him. A Scottish gentleman...
Golden memories
I could listen to Sam all day long and he’s right , having played team golf, there is nothing quite like it.
I can't remember the year ,but the Open came back to St Andrews . It was on the Tuesday and the players were practicing and milling around taking it all in . There was a young boy about 8 there with his dad and he was wearing a Celtic top . I remember vividly Sam Torrance , stopping and saying to the boy 'Oh I like your strip kid that's fantastic 'and signed his autograph and shaking the little lad 's hand . He and his father were over the moon . Everyone also just admired the decency of Big Sam and enjoyed the moment too . I guess that Sam being a huge Celtic man helped a lot too ....magical memories .
Torrance, a great player, Captain, and more importantly a wonderful and generous man.
Hi Sam, is that you?
My abiding memory of Sam Torrance is as a 14 year old following his group around the Scottish Open at Gleneagles. At the 18th as he walked off he was surrounded by young lads wanting his autograph (Scottish Golfer, Scottish Open, Scottish kids) his reponse was to say "F*cks sake" as he pushed past, granted he didn't play well when I followed him round that day but it always stuck with me that without young kids / fans coming through and being inspired by people like Sam then the game is nothing. Conversely Tom Kite who was also playing (possibly in the same group) was an absolute gentleman and spent loads of time speaking to golf fans, signing stuff etc....
I was there to see Sam put to win in the stand me and my mate we paid 17 pound and 50 pence each still remember it like yesterday
Sam Torrance. A great man and great golfer.
@Paul Little One of the great players in the history of the European Tour. 21 wins, the stats don't lie. And a real Ryder Cup stalwart. He is a little overlooked in European golf, I think.
Brilliant Sam . I traveled to Muirfield for the ‘87 Ryder Cup from Ontario ( Emigrated in ‘70 from Edinburgh ) What a fabulous week that was .
Smiled at the singles , with Woosie playing Andy Bean . 😁
Golf legend and his dad was a fantastic coach as well
Bloody love Sam Torrence and can listen to him forever its a mystery he isn't on commentary more. As a teenager in the 80's my club pro and coach told me I could be as good as Sam. He was very wrong sadly! :-D
The long friendship between Sam Torrance and Curtis Strange really set the stage for a memorable Ryder Cup. The Euro guys were great and the closing ceremony was sportsmanship at it’s best. Sam might just be the coolest guy in golf.
2002 was the first Ryder cup i watched,, awesome!
Tremendous golfers, tremendous people!
Seve and some other players refused to play in 81 because they didn't feel they were getting fair treatment from the Euro Tour and Europe got hammered. Seve returned in 83 which was the beginning of the modern era of Ryder Cups
It,s my favourite sport and tournament by a long way .
Harry Carpenter and Seve.. two absolute giants in their field
Just brilliant to watch .
That " Sam huh-uh I'll see you in two years huh-uh". Had me rolling on the floor. @ 5:46 ish.
The Ryder cup ,always special!
Was not a big fan of Sam"s , but met him at the 2014 RC, what a absolutely top Gent, smashing bloke (ps Great Captain)
Sam, one of the good guys
WOW TOOK ME BACK TO MY JOYFULL NIGHTS AT THE PUB WATCHING OUR HEROES WINNING THE RYDER CUP, PRESSURE, AM SURE US CLUB GOLFERS WOULD COLLAPSE THINKING OF BEING IN THEIR SHOES! EUROPE TOGETHER ARE STRONG AND WE SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT IT! TIME WILL TELL?
Brilliant.
I am surprised at how far Sam stood away from the ball while putting 3:00 I never knew this.
Strange putting style, sets up like for a full shot.
Beautiful
Gent, legend
Jack Nicklaus and Lord Derby are responsible for the present day Ryder Cup. Best event in golf.
How many times do they say wmthe word 'special' in Ryder Cup documentaries?
And the answer was…?
Lanny Wadkins is really the best Ryder Cup player ever.
Love Sam could listen to him all day tho not a fan of mcguinley just think there's something about him I don't like apart from always being quick to bad mouth rory mcilroy I just think to myself rory has won more already than mcguinley ever won so lay off him he's gonna win a lot more tournaments and prob majors before he's finished
Long story but I 100% agree with you
8 or 9ft??? You can measure my old boy anyday Sam....
Thumb ring. Lol