Table of Contents
- 1 Which golfers have won 4 majors?
- 2 How many Irish golfers have won majors?
- 3 Who is the most successful golfer of all time?
- 4 Has a Japanese golfer won a major?
- 5 Who was the first Irish golfer to win the open?
- 6 Who is the only Irishman to have won the Open twice?
- 7 How many PGA Tour wins does Padraig Harrington have?
Which golfers have won 4 majors?
Just five men have won all four Majors across the course of their careers – known as the career grand slam. They are Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
How many Irish golfers have won majors?
Can you name the Irish and Northern Irish golf major winners?
| Year/Major | Golfer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| 2008/PGA | Padraig Harrington | 96.1% |
| 2019/The Open | Shane Lowry | 95.7% |
| 2010/US Open | Graeme McDowell | 91.5% |
| 2011/The Open | Darren Clarke | 90.8% |
Which golfer has won the most major championships?
Jack Nicklaus
All-Time Wins (Majors)
| Wins | Player |
|---|---|
| 18 | Jack Nicklaus |
| 15 | Tiger Woods |
| 11 | Walter Hagen |
| 9 | Ben Hogan |
Who is the most successful golfer of all time?
List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
| Rank | Player | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | Sam Snead H | 82 |
| Tiger Woods H | ||
| 3 | Jack Nicklaus H | 73 |
| 4 | Ben Hogan H | 64 |
Has a Japanese golfer won a major?
Hideki Matsuyama overcame three bogeys in the last four holes to win the Masters Tournament on Sunday, and in doing so, became the first Japanese man to win a golf major championship.
How old was Jack Nicklaus when he won his last major?
age 46
Nicklaus’ last major title was in 1986 when, at age 46, he became the oldest Masters winner in history. By that time, he had played in 100 major championships, finishing in the top three nearly 50 times. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame since 1974, the PGA named him Golfer of the Century in 1988.
Who was the first Irish golfer to win the open?
The first ever Open Champion from the Republic of Ireland, and the first Irish champion since Daly, Padraig Harrington produced phenomenal displays in back-to-back Opens to win at Carnoustie and at Royal Birkdale in 2007 and 2008.
Who is the only Irishman to have won the Open twice?
Both wins for Harrington were memorable, and Harrington remains the only Irishman to have won The Open twice, but his first ever Open Championship proved to be the most dramatic.
Who are the best golfers of all time?
1 Darren Clarke 2 Des Smyth. For a long time, one could argue that Darren Clarke never quite lived up to expectations. 3 Harry Bradshaw. Des Smyth was a consistent, if unspectacular, player on the European Tour for many years, winning eight times. 4 Ronan Rafferty. 5 Eamonn Darcy.
How many PGA Tour wins does Padraig Harrington have?
For his career, Harrington has 15 wins on the European Tour and six on the PGA Tour (both totals include the three majors). He was the European Tour’s Player of the Year in both 2007 and 2008, and won the PGA Tour Player of the Year Award in 2008.