In the history of golf, most people recognize the biggest names among the best golfers. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods undoubtedly ring a bell, but they are far from the only golfers who deserve to be discussed anytime championships come up. In fact, the best names in golf should be considered anyone who won at least five majors during their career. With this in mind, let’s look at the list of golfers with the most major championships.
20. Brooks Koepka
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 2
- British Open wins: 0
- PGA Championship wins: 3
- Total majors: 5
19. Steve Ballesteros
- Country of origin: Spain
- Masters wins: 2
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 5
18. Peter Thomson
- Country of origin: Australia
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 5
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 5
17. Bryon Nelson
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 2
- U.S. Open wins: 1
- British Open wins: 0
- PGA Championship wins: 2
- Total majors: 5
16. John Henry Taylor
- Country of origin: England
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 5
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 5
15. James Braid
- Country of origin: Scotland
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 5
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 5
14. Phil Mickelson
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 3
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 1
- PGA Championship wins: 2
- Total majors: 6
13. Nick Faldo
- Country of origin: England
- Masters wins: 3
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 6
12. Lee Trevino
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 2
- British Open wins: 2
- PGA Championship wins: 2
- Total majors: 6
11. Arnold Palmer
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 4
- U.S. Open wins: 1
- British Open wins: 2
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 7
10. Sam Snead
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 3
- U.S. Open wins: 0
- British Open wins: 1
- PGA Championship wins: 3
- Total majors: 7
9. Gene Sarazen
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 1
- U.S. Open wins: 2
- British Open wins: 1
- PGA Championship wins: 3
- Total majors: 7
8. Bobby Jones
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 4
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 7
7. Harry Vardon
- Country of origin: Vardon (part of England)
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 1
- British Open wins: 6
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 7
6. Tom Watson
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 2
- U.S. Open wins: 1
- British Open wins: 5
- PGA Championship wins: 0
- Total majors: 8
5. Gary Player
- Country of origin: South Africa
- Masters wins: 3
- U.S. Open wins: 1
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 2
- Total majors: 9
4. Ben Hogan
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 2
- U.S. Open wins: 4
- British Open wins: 1
- PGA Championship wins: 2
- Total majors: 9
3. Walter Hagen
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 0
- U.S. Open wins: 2
- British Open wins: 4
- PGA Championship wins: 5
- Total majors: 11
2. Tiger Woods
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 5
- U.S. Open wins: 3
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 4
- Total majors: 15
1. Jack Nicklaus
- Country of origin: United States
- Masters wins: 6
- U.S. Open wins: 4
- British Open wins: 3
- PGA Championship wins: 5
- Total majors: 18
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