Golf has its own legends, from pioneers like Palmer and Hogan to the dominance of Tiger Woods. This list features golfers who won multiple majors and defined the sport. Vote for your favorite golfer and share your opinion!
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Tiger Woods
The American won fifteen majors and 82 PGA Tour events, a record he shares with Sam Snead. In 2019, after a long injury spell, he still won the Masters.
Jack Nicklaus
The American, nicknamed the Golden Bear, won eighteen majors, the most ever in men's golf.
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Arnold Palmer
The American won seven majors and made golf popular with a mass audience. His fans were known as Arnie's Army.
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Gary Player
The South African won nine majors and belongs to the small group of golfers who have won all four majors (the career grand slam).
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Rory McIlroy
The Northern Irishman won four majors before turning thirty and completed the career grand slam in 2025 with his victory at the Masters.
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Ben Hogan
The American won nine majors. In 1949 he survived a serious car accident and went on to win six more majors.
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Seve Ballesteros
The Spaniard won five majors: three Open Championships and two Masters. He played an important role in Europe's revival in the Ryder Cup.
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Phil Mickelson
The American won six majors. In 2021, at the age of 50, he became the oldest major winner ever with his victory at the PGA Championship.
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Annika Sörenstam
The Swede won ten majors and 72 LPGA events. In 2001 she became the first woman to shoot a round of 59 on the LPGA Tour.
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Scottie Scheffler
The American won several majors, including the Masters in 2022 and 2024, and was world number 1 for a long time.
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