Still, it feels like it is just a matter of time as he has been the best golfer in the world for the better part of the past year. Paul McBeth. Willie Anderson . His career might be tainted on the front end by cheating allegations and on the back end by association with performance-enhancing drugs, but it's hard to deny Vijay a spot in the golf pantheon. (from bub, Mar 2013), Nicklaus was a buckeye which clearly makes him the best! One of five players to possess a modern career Grand Slam To create the ranking, Insider looked at performance over the previous two years, success in recent major championships, and all-around talent. The players below are listed in no particular order - once the shortlist is complete then you will be able to vote for who you think is the greatest of all. It was his first Masters, 1935. The Open Championship Also known as The Open or British Open is the oldest tournament of the Grand Slam. Gene Littler, 29 wins (1 Major win), T-19. His 1988 title was, in retrospect, the climax of his playing career and featured one of the great final rounds in golf history. 1 is back on top. With his two-stroke victory Sunday over Jordan Spieth in the 149th Open Championship, Collin Morikawa became the first player to win two different majors in his first attempt on the heels of his debut triumph just 11 months ago in the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. The Big Three Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player dominated the golf headlines in the 1960s, but the unassuming Casper was as good as anybody in his era. Opens and two British Opens the Big Easy is a legitimate challenger for the title of second-best player of the Tiger Woods era. While Majors are a big factor, they're not everything. And now that he's won the long-awaited 15th major, Jack's record of 18 is back in play. This invitational golf tournament (since 1934) is always played at the Augusta National Golf Club and invites go out to the best golfers in the world and the prize money reflects the importance of the April golf. Who won important golf tournaments, and who transcended the game while doing so? But as long as he does, the race for Jack Nicklaus' career majors record is back on. When you consider that Payne Stewart won 11 tournaments in his career and is considered one of the all-time greats, you get a sense of the magnitude of that accomplishment. McIlroy is a four-time major champion and is only a Green Jacket away from holding a career Grand Slam. Norman sat atop the world rankings for an unforgettable 331 weeks, putting him second on the list of weeks held at number 1. Add them up and compare. US golfer, won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else has won on either the LPGA Tour or the PGA Tour. Majors won in last year: 1 (2019 US Open). Struck the Shot Heard Round the World, his 4-wood that nestled in the hole for a double eagle at Augusta Nationals No. He quadrupled purses, brought golf away from the country clubs and into our living rooms, and assembled an Army of devoted followers. Won his second U.S. Open (1932) by playing the last 28 holes in an incredible 100 strokes in one of the great performances in golf history The lowest averages are also by Tiger Woods - he achieved an average of 67.79 in 2000 and 2007. Kathy was a champion in the truest sense of the word, both on the . In all, Ballesteros won five majors, adding two Masters titles to his three British Opens, while collecting 65 titles worldwide. Vote up the best golfers of 2022, and check back to see how the rankings . He was Europes version of Arnold Palmer, putting a sport on his back and selling it to an entire continent. There have been better players with prettier swings. Since turning professional in 1996, Tiger has built an unprecedented competitive career. The Open is determined by British climate and nature. "I went through some rough patches with my back and didn't play for a number of years, so that record seemed like it was out of reach," said Woods at the time. The list is up to date as of November 6, 2022.[1]. Assign a 10 for first, a 9 for second, an 8 for third etc. Often remembered for his slow play, his temper and his nickname, Doc, which he earned for being a dentist (leaving the occupation at age 26 to join the Tour). We remember his incredible 12-shot margin of victory. It's a site that collects all the most frequently asked questions and answers, so you don't have to spend hours on searching anywhere else. 5 British Open wins, trailing only Harry Vardon On hole 18 Jack missed a putt 3 foot putt that would have given him a 62.Just take a look at say 20 years of each golfers prime in the majors. His 1979 Open title at Royal Lytham and St. Annes was punctuated by a birdie for the ages from the parking lot. Winner of 50 European Tour events, six European Tour Vardon Trophies for low scoring average The two-time major champion had three Top-8 finishes in the majors in 2019 and had the fifth-best scoring average on tour. In fact, Seves finest hour may have come not with a golf club in hand, but a walkie-talkie. Like Trevino, he won four memorable duels with Jack Nicklaus in major championships, including the 1977 British Open, the greatest head-to-head duel in golf history. [3] Walter Hagen is third with 11 majors;[4] he and Nicklaus have both won the most PGA Championships with five. Although he made his reputation at The Masters and made the tournament what it is today it was the 1960 U.S. Open that truly captured the King at the peak of his powers. Tagged from the beginning as the Next Nicklaus, Mickelson has always lived with massive expectations, some of them self-imposed, and Phil's failures are almost as celebrated as his many successes. The Official World Golf Ranking, which is endorsed by the four major championships and the five professional tours which make up the International Federation of PGA Tours, is issued every Monday . Majors won in last year: 1 (2019 US Women's Open). But the impact and the level of achievement are undeniable and unprecedented. Walter started as a pro golfer in 1912 and enjoyed his final win in 1936. Four times, Trevino denied Nicklaus at a major championship, adding to his legend as one of the few players who could stare down the Golden Bear. The first winner in 1860 saw a quite different set of clubs compared to modern times. Tommy Armour, 25 wins (3 Major wins), T-23. He posted wins in four different decades, from the 1936 West Virginia Closed Pro to the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open (his eighth title in that event), when he was 52 years old. Not only have they done it once, Woods and Nicklaus have won each of the four Majors three times. In 1997, when Woods won, the number jumped to 14.1. You'll notice that many of today's superstars Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson are missing, but as their achievements accumulate, they'll no doubt force their way into future rankings. Johnny Miller, 25 wins (2 Major wins). Only five condors have ever been recorded: The most recent was Kevin Pon, who made a 2 on a par 6 at Lake Chabot Golf Course on the 10th December 2020. The LPGA will return next month at the Highland Meadows Golf Club in Ohio with the Marathon Classic. 2016 Disc Golf Pro Tour Champion. var months = new Array ("January","February","March","April","May","June","July", The list below includes every golfer with at least two victories in those senior majors. U.S. Open (4 1923, 26, 29, 30), The Open (3 1926, 27, 30) Also won six combined U.S. and British Amateurs. What many people dont remember about the 1997 Masters is how badly Tiger started the tournament. More than one-fifth of Nelsons 52 career wins came courtesy of the Streak. Sir Nick dominated world golf for a time at the expense of chief rival Greg Norman, whom he drubbed in a memorable British Open showdown in 1990 and beat in the 1996 Masters following Norman's epic collapse. Stay tuned. LIVE NOW. Nicklaus brought out greatness in his opponents Palmer, Player, Watson, Trevino. (from Roger Schlaifer, July 2012), Everyone seems to forget that besides Tiger's 14 Majors he has won 16 World Golf Championships, and if I am not mistaken these usually include anywhere from at least 50 to Since the award was first given in 1937 Tiger Woods has the most wins with eight (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009). Bobby Jones won four U.S. 1 in the women's world golf rankings as recently as 2019. He won and lost with more flair than any other athlete. The five major championships of senior golf are the U.S. Senior Open, Senior British Open, Senior PGA Championship, Senior Players Championship and The Tradition. The list is complete through the 2022 season. She won 7 majors and 34 LPGA titles, a testament to her skill. Why he's ranked: Thomas is one of the best all-around golfers in the world, but that has only translated into one major championship (the 2017 PGA Championship) and one win during the 2018-19 season. The Great White Shark amassed a total of more than 90 wins worldwide, which is a number that puts him well and truly among the greatest and maybe even the greatest international golfer. He had just one win in his last 25 PGA Tour events, but he did finish in the Top 10 in 16 of those starts. The former world No. Although golf began as an elitist . Betsy King. By signing up, you agree to the In 2009, Watson was the beloved elder statesman at the British Open at Turnberry, the sentimental choice of an emotional and appreciative crowd that very nearly willed him to the most improbable win in the history of golfs most storied tournament. Tom Watson, 39 wins (8 Major wins) 13. As the great golfers of history never played head-to-head, under the same conditions, the greatest golfer ever is a difficult question to answer. (Runner-up Tom Kites 282 total would have been good enough to win 17 previous Masters, but it only got him within 12 shots of Tiger.) Instead, he was all about golf shots. (from allan cowland, Jan 2013), Tiger Woods is a spent force and a has been! Hagen won 11 professional majors two U.S. Great golf players come and go. Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Seve Ballesteros. One of four players Nicklaus, Woods and Nick Faldo are the others to have won the Masters and British Open three times each. With four majors two U.S. var months = new Array ("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December") There is only two in the running. The list is complete through the 2022 season. Next on five wins are Billy Casper (1960, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968) and Lee Trevino (1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1980). Winning all four Majors is considered a grand slam. As for this ranking, it's hard if not impossible to compare players across different eras in any sport. Issette Miller. In 1996, before Woods turned pro, the ratings were 9.2 on Sunday. All hall of famers who each have won many majors. Somehow, Snead never won the one tournament that seemingly should have been his by birthright. 7. But instead of Nicklaus accompanying him down the 18th fairway, he had four days of fatigue, crushing pressure and the hopes of a watching world weighing him down. The Woods File Hailing from Fort Payne, Nelson is the owner of three major championships at the 1983 US Open and the 1981 and '87 PGA Championships. Many players won important events early in the 20th century, prior to the formation of the tour, with records being kept by the PGA of America. Quite simply, at his best, Woods has played the game better than it's ever been played. Woods and Nicklaus have won each of the four majors at least three times. Lo and behold, here we are tied [with Snead].". Casper won 51 PGA Tour events, seventh all time, and earned three majors, including the 1966 U.S. Open, where he denied Palmer a coveted win. His run to the Slam almost ended before it began, as Jones sweated out three one-up matches in the British Amateur. Contact Us The list could go on forever! For golfers of all standards and opinions, these are the most talked about group golfing discussions. While that's certainly a lot of prize money, the golfer with the most career earnings wouldn't even . He never won a U.S. Open. Golfers from before this period cannot be compared, and recently golf earnings have skyrocketed anyway. He won his first Masters tournament in 1963 and his last in 1986 . A golf prodigy at age 14, Jones really didnt find his game until the ripe old age of 20, when he began his remarkable run. He outdueled Nicklaus at the 1982 U.S. Open on the strength of one of the greatest shots in golf history his chip-in on the 71st hole that led to a two-shot win, perhaps the most satisfying of his 39 career wins. Posted lowest scoring average on Tour eight times A mind-boggling 37 top twos in majors. Faldo won six majors three Masters and three British Opens and earned 30 wins on the European Tour while providing a steadying influence on five Ryder Cup-winning teams. What he should be remembered as is one of the few players ever to master the game young and then never lose his grip on it. Players with the same number of wins are listed alphabetically. (from Jim Laffin, July 2012), Tiger woods is the most athletic & exciting (June 2012), How could you put in Karrie Webb and leave out Kathy Whitworth, Betsy Rawls & Nancy Lopez? Her 69.062 scoring average in 2019 was second only to Rory McIlroy (69.057) among all golfers on the major tours. IFPA: Escher Lefkoff wins 2nd Major Championship! In 1979, he offered golf fans one final glimpse of his greatness, as he became the first player to score below his age, shooting 67 and 66 in the Quad Cities Open at the age of 67. He has at least one win in each of the previous 12 seasons and has at least one Top 10 at the majors in 10 of the past 11 seasons. Go for it, was Stovepipes response. Only five golfers have won all four Majors at any time during their career (a Career Grand Slam). But as we saw at the 2019 Masters, he can still pull out the wins at his favorite tracks. Played since 1895, the course selected is often one of the most difficult in the US. Only player ever to win four consecutive majors [1] [2] [3] It is led by Sam Snead and Tiger Woods with 82 each. A somewhat similar poll to determine the Greatest Golf Athlete of All Time was conducted on the ESPN Sport Science website in 2012 - the difference here was that they were looking for the greatest athlete, not player, from the sport of golf. The 53 British Open at Carnoustie, the only British Open he entered, would be his last major. Past winners and the best golfers from around the world qualify to play in this event. Tiger (Eldrick) Woods, born December 30, 1975, is a professional golfer and entrepreneur. 5. All of these players have won three of golfs four majors. Brooks Koepka Tom Pennington/Getty Images Here, then, are the 20 men who have had the greatest careers and most lasting impact on the game of golf. Nicklaus brought out greatness in his opponents Palmer, Player, Watson, Trevino. No sports legend accomplished more in a shorter period of time, and no sports legend walked away at such a young age. That, apparently, is when the stars aligned and the golf gods smiled. Phil the Thrill made history as golf's oldest major champion, proving that age is just a number while fending off players who were still kids when Lefty won his first major in 2004. This is a list of the fifty golfers who have won the most official (or later deemed historically significant) money events on the PGA Tour. 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