Golf Records

TPC River Highlands in Cromwell

Jim Furyk shot an incredible 58 on the PGA Tour during the final round of the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut on August 7, 2016.

TPC River Highlands is an exclusive private golf club and part of the Tournament Players Club network operated by the PGA Tour. Since 1984 it has been the venue for the annual Travelers Championship.

The course is par 70 and 6,841 yards (6,255 m) long.

In his round of 58 Furyk hit all 18 greens in regulation, made 10 birdies and one eagle and needed just 24 putts.

Furyk is also the first player to shoot two rounds below 60 and he was the oldest to do it. He was 46 years old at the time.

Did you know that Furyk's playing partner, Miguel Angel Carballo, mistakenly marked him down for an additional birdie on the par-4 14th. Furyk made a par. Luckily they found the mistake before signing and turning in the scorecard. If they hadn't corrected the mistake he would have been disqualified.

Jim Furyk's Professional Career

Furyk turned professional in 1992 and quickly established himself on the Nike Tour, winning his first tournament in 1993. He joined the PGA Tour in 1994 and maintained a streak of winning at least one tournament each year from 1998 to 2003, a feat only matched by Tiger Woods during that period.

Major Achievements

U.S. Open Champion (2003): Furyk's most significant victory came at the U.S. Open, where he tied the record for the lowest score in tournament history.

PGA Tour Player of the Year (2010): This award recognized his outstanding performance, including three tournament victories that year.

Record Holder: In 2016, Furyk made history by shooting his 12-under-par 58 during the final round of the Travelers Championship, marking the lowest score ever recorded in a PGA Tour event.

Ryder Cup and Team Competitions

Furyk has been a key player in several Ryder Cup teams, participating nine times between 1997 and 2018. He served as captain for the U.S. team in 2018 and at the 2024 Presidents Cup, having previously captained the team in 2011.

The official longest drive in PGA Tour history has been achieved by Davis Love III. He hit a 476 yards (435 metres) drive on the 18th hole at the Kapalua's Plantation Course at the 2004 Mercedes Championship.

In 2003 the PGA started using the laser based ShotLink system to measure the length of shots.

Shots like Carl Cooper's 787 yard (719 metres) drive at the 1992 Texas open, which bounced along a concrete path, don’t officially count.

Dustin Johnson also holds an unofficial longest drive record. At the 2018 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play hit a 489 yard (447 metres) drive. But unfortunately for him stats for match play events are unofficial and don’t count towards historic rankings.

The 498 yard (455 metres) drive Tiger Woods hit at the 2002 Mercedes Championship also did not count because the PGA since revised their figures and have removed 27 drives from that particular tournament.

Another unofficial longest drive happened on the 25th of September 1974. Mike Austin smashed a 515-yard (470 metres) drive on a 450 yard par-4 using a steel-shafted, 43.5-inch persimmon driver and balata ball playing in the US National Seniors Open Championship at Desert Rose Resort, Las Vegas.

The Internet throws up a few different answers but, according to all we could find via our research, currently the world’s longest hole is the 3rd hole at the Gunsan Country Club in South Korea. It measures 1004 meters / 1,097 yards from the back pegs.

• As you can see in the image, water hugs the left side all the way.
• There are 81 holes in the Gunsan complex. If you go there to play, the 1004m 3^rd hole is in the Jeongeup 9.
• Interesting that the Guinness Book of Records seems out of date with this one (at the time of our writing), listing the 881m / 964y 7^th hole at Satsuki GC in Japan.
• Here’s a hole guide – you can see the distances and how you might play the hole – perfectly of course.
• Tempted to give the longest golf hole in the world a try? www.gunsancc.net will give you the information needed to organize a game.

Other notable long golf holes include:

• 7th hole at Satsuki Golf Club, Japan: 964 yards (881 meters), also a par 7.
• 12th hole at Meadow Farms Golf Course, Virginia, USA: 841 yards (769 meters), classified as a par 6.
• 9th hole at Kahite Golf Course, Tennessee, USA: 808 yards (739 meters), another par 6.

Sungjae Im shot a record breaking total of 498 birdies during the 2021 PGA Tour season.

• Sungjae Im - 498
• Patton Kizzire - 431
• Scottie Scheffler - 430
• Joaquin Niemann - 422
• Sebastián Muñoz - 417
• Charley Hoffman - 416
• Corey Conners - 415
• Abraham Ancer - 412
• Adam Schenk - 398
• Emiliano Grillo - 394

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The record for most eagles in a single PGA tour round is 4.

So far this only has been accomplished twice.

Willie Wood in 1990 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am third round.

Scott McCarron in 1995 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic second round.

As a professional golfer Paige Spiranac does not have a very strong record. Turning professional in 2015 Spiranac played on the Ladies European Tour and also some mini tours. She did not win any significant tournaments during her professional career.

Spiranac struggled with injuries and eventually decided to step away from competitive golf to pursue other opportunities. Since retiring as a touring pro Spiranac has become a popular social media personality and sports commentator.

The course record at The Old Course at St Andrews is 61. The record is held by Ross Fisher who shot the 61 at the 2017 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Ross Fisher shot 29 (7 birdies) on the front nine and 32 (4 birdies) on the back nine.

The Old Course at St Andrews is a par 72 with a length of 7,305 Yards (6,680 m).

The highest score on the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, the Island Green, is 12, recorded by the 1986 US PGA Champion, Bob Tway.

The par 3 17th is 132-yards long and has an "Island Green," This hole can scare even the most skilled of professionals.

Whilst Bob Tway was no doubt disappointed with a 12, he did substantially better than Pittsburgh grocery shop owner Angelo Spagnola who recorded a 66 on the hole. Ouch!

The Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, California is known as the lowest golf course in the world. It sits 214 feet (65 meters) below sea level.

The course was built in 1931 by the Pacific Coast Borax Company for its employees.

The course is a par-70, 18-hole course that measures 6,236 yards from the back tees.

The course has been named as one of the top 50 desert courses in the United States.

The Furnace Creek Golf Course has featured in several movies including the 1951 film "The Misfits" starring Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.

The temperature at the Furnace Creek Golf Course can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) during the summer months, making it a challenging course to play in hot weather.

What is the highest golf course in the world?

Cameron Smith set the PGA Tour's all-time 72-hole scoring record at 34-under par, winning his fourth PGA Tour title at the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua.

The record had been held by Ernie Els at 31 under par, played at the Mercedes Championship in 2003.

Also, at the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, Jon Rahm tied the previous PGA Tour record with 32 birdies, finishing at 33-under par in second place.

Matt Jones also beat Ernie's record at the same tournament shooting 32 under par and finishing in third place behind Jon Rahm.

Andrew Dickson's Long Nosed Putter sold at auction for $181,000.

The Andrew Dickson Putter is the oldest verified golf club. It has the stamp of Andrew Dickson and it’s called the Long Nosed Putter. The club was dated back to the 1700’s and, with it’s authenticity verified, it became the most valuable golf club in the world at the time.

In 2007, at Sotheby’s auction in New York City, the ancient putter’s final selling price to an anonymous bidder was for $181,000.

Up to 2021 the most expensive golf club ever sold at auction was Tiger Woods backup putter from 2002 which sold at auction for $393,000.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the auction landscape for these items.

Auction Houses Specializing in Golf Memorabilia

Several auction houses focus on golf collectibles, including old clubs:

The Golf Auction: This auction house specializes in vintage golf memorabilia, including antique clubs made from hickory. They actively seek consignments and have seen high demand for these items, especially those dating back to the early 1900s.

Golden Age Auctions: Known as a leading destination for golf collectibles, Golden Age Auctions facilitates the buying and selling of significant golf memorabilia, including vintage clubs. They have a global client base and are recognized for their expertise in the field.

Jeff Ellis Golf Auctions: This platform offers a variety of golf items, including a substantial selection of antique wood shaft clubs. Their auctions feature both individual clubs and complete sets.

Types of Clubs in Demand

The following types of old golf clubs are particularly sought after:

Hickory Shaft Clubs: These are highly prized among collectors for their historical significance and craftsmanship.

Antique Wood Shaft Clubs: Often made from unique woods, these clubs represent an era of golf that is cherished by collectors.

Vintage Steel Shaft Clubs: Although less common than wood shaft clubs, vintage steel shafts also attract interest, particularly if they are from renowned brands.

Auction Insights

Pricing Trends: The market for vintage golf clubs is maturing, with record prices being achieved at auctions. Collectors are willing to pay top dollar for rare and historically significant pieces.

Auction Formats: Many auctions now offer online bidding options, allowing participants from around the world to engage in real-time bidding through mobile platforms.

Recent Sales Examples: Auction platforms like LiveAuctioneers have showcased various sets of old golf clubs that sold for notable prices, indicating a robust market for these collectibles.

The putter is clearly the most used golf club. It is used for roughly 40%-50% of shots per round.

According to most golfers, the putter, driver, and wedges, in that order, are the most used golf clubs.

Ben Hogan declared that the three most vital clubs were the "driver, putter, and wedge, in that order."

Out of 66 rounds on the PGA tour in 2022 Cameron Smith had a putting average of 1.679.

What is the Ping Gold Putter Vault?

Who invented the first Ping putter and revolutionized how we look at putter design?

The Masters Tournament at Augusta is the most watched golf tournament on television.

The US Masters is played every year in April. It is one of the 4 Major Tournaments.

In 2022 the final round broadcast averaged over 10 million viewers which was up 7% compared to 2021.

During the final hour the coverage averaged 12.5 million viewers and peaked at 13 million from 6:45-7:00 p.m. when Scottie Scheffler finished and won his first green jacket.

Royal Montreal Golf Club is the oldest golf club in North America.

Royal Montreal is the oldest golf club in North America, having been founded in 1873. In that year, a small group of eight gentlemen sat in a dockside office and formed the Montreal Golf Club.

Eleven years later, in 1884, permission was granted by Queen Victoria to use the “Royal” prefix.

The first golf course was a 9-hole layout on Fletcher’s Field, part of Mount Royal Park, which was shared by the red-coated golfers and other citizens relaxing in what was then the outskirts of Montreal.

In 1896, the Club moved to Dixie, in the parish of Dorval, where it remained until the pressures of urban growth again dictated a decision to move. The clubhouse at Dixie became Queen of Angels Academy for Girls and is now Académie Sainte-Anne.

The last move was to Ile Bizard in 1959, where 45 holes were designed and constructed by Dick Wilson. The Blue Course, updated by Rees Jones, continues to be ranked as one of the “100 Greatest Courses in the World”.

Royal Montreal was one of the five founding Clubs of the Royal Canadian Golf Association, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1995. The RCGA is the governing body of golf in Canada and organizes the major national championships, including the Canadian Open, the first of which was played at Royal Montreal in 1904. Since then, the Club has played host to the Canadian Open in 1908, 1913, 1926, 1950, 1975, 1980, 1997, 2001 and 2014. Of special note is that the Canadian Open was won in 1954 by Pat Fletcher, who served as the Club’s Head Professional from 1955 to 1975. This was the last Canadian Open victory, to date, by a Canadian player.

In September 2007, Royal Montreal wrote another chapter in its history when it hosted The Presidents Cup; an event which enables the World’s best non-European players to compete in an international team match play competition against the Top 12 PGA TOUR players in the United States.

Source Royal Montreal Golf Club: www.rmgc.org

Other significant old clubs in North America

­The Savannah Golf Club

The Savannah Golf Club in Georgia, USA, can trace its origins back to 1794, making it potentially the oldest golf club in North America. However, its history is not continuous:

Original club founded on October 1, 1794.

Present course dates to 1899.

Became an 18-hole course around 191.7

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club in Ontario, Canada, claims to be the oldest surviving golf course in North America. Some notable facts:

Founded in the 1870s by John Geale Dickson.

Officially organized in 1881.

Three of its original greens (1st, 2nd, and 8th) remain unchanged since the course was built.

Other Historic Golf Clubs

Oakhurst Links: Reportedly laid out in 1884.

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: Founded in 1891, it has the oldest extant 18-hole golf course in America.

Chicago Golf Club: Established in 1893, it created the first 18-hole course in North America in 1893.

These historic golf clubs have played significant roles in the development of golf in North America, hosting major tournaments and contributing to the sport's growth and popularity over the past century and a half.

The Royal Curragh Golf Club which dates back to 1858.

The Royal Curragh Golf Club is Ireland’s oldest golf course. It has been completely revamped and is now a challenging heathland course of 6,585 yards. Research has proven that golf was first played on the plains of the Curragh in County Kildare in 1852.

The New course layout was designed by Patrick Merrigan. The work was carried out by Fanning Golf. Five new sand based greens were constructed for new 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th holes.

Other Old golf courses in Ireland

Royal Belfast Golf Club

Royal Belfast Golf Club is often recognized as the second oldest golf club in Ireland:

Founded in 1881

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Designed by Harry Colt

Features a parkland course and a Victorian clubhouse

The Royal Dublin Golf Club

The Royal Dublin Golf Club is Ireland's third oldest golf club:

Founded in 1885

Located on Bull Island, Dublin

Originally designed by Harry Colt, later extended by Martin Hawtree

Has hosted multiple Irish Open Professional Championships

Other Notable Early Golf Clubs

Royal Portrush Golf Club: Founded in 1888, located in County Antrim

Royal County Down Golf Club: Opened on March 23, 1889, located in Newcastle, County Down

Lahinch Golf Club: Opened in 1892, located in County Clare

County Louth Golf Club (Baltray): Established in 1892, located on the east coast of Ireland

Ballybunion Golf Club: Founded in 1893, located in County Kerry

These historic golf clubs have played significant roles in the development of golf in Ireland and continue to be highly regarded in the golfing world. Many of them, such as Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, and Ballybunion, are consistently ranked among the top courses globally, attracting golf enthusiasts from around the world.

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The oldest golf course in the Algarve is the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course at the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort.

The Penina Hotel and Golf Resort Championship Course opened in 1966 and was designed by Sir Henry Cotton, an English golfer who won the Open Championship 3 times in 1934, 1937 and 1948.

The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course has hosted The Portugal Open, a Challenge Tour event, five times, in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004 & 2006. Past winners include Anthony Wall, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Phillip Price and John Bickerton.

The oldest golf tournament in the world is the British Open. It was first played on October 17, 1860, at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.

The British Open or The Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world.

The tournament originally had been arranged following the death of Alan Robertson of St Andrews in 1859. Robertson was one of the first golf professionals to make a living from playing for bets, caddying, ball and club making and instruction, and was considered the best golfer at the time. In fact, he was so good that tradition has it he never lost when playing for money.

Following his death, the members of Prestwick Golf Club agreed a competition should be held to see who would follow Robertson as the Champion Golfer. In due course, the first Open Championship was held at Prestwick on October 17, 1860 and played according to the Rules of Prestwick Golf Club.

Eight professional players competed for the prize of a red Morocco leather belt with silver clasps and an ornamental silver buckle. The £25 girdle was paid for by the club’s members. Willie Park of Musselburgh recorded a score of 174 for 36 holes (three rounds of 12 holes) beating Old Tom Morris, representing Prestwick, by two strokes.

Source: https://www.prestwickgc.co.uk/

The PGA Tour record for fewest putts in a round is 18.

The record is currently shared by nine golfers: Sam Trahan, Mike McGee, Kenny Knox, Andy North, Jim McGovern, Corey Pavin, Ken Duke, Blake Adams and Cameron Smith.

Most recently, in August 2021, Cameron Smith tied the PGA TOUR record for fewest putts during his second-round 62 at the World Golf Championships FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

Cameron Smith had 16 putts through 17 holes. 2 putts to tie and 1 putt for a new record. If he had one putted the 18th green, he would have held the PGA TOUR record for the fewest putts on his own.

Here is his round: 18 putts thru 18 holes.

1: 1 putt
2: 2 putts
3: 0 putts
4: 0 putts
5: 1 putt
6: 1 putt
7: 1 putt
8: 0 putts
9: 1 putt
10: 1 putt
11: 2 putts
12: 1 putt
13: 2 putts
14: 1 putt
15: 1 putt
16: 0 putts
17: 1 putt
18: 2 putts

Will Zalatoris underwent a microdiscectomy in April 2023 and missed the remainder of the 2023 season.

Zalatoris was playing - and living - in pain for sometime and decided to undergo the operation to fix the problem.

A microdiscectomy is used to treat some spinal conditions like herniated discs. The process removes a portion of the herniated disc or bone spur that may be pressing on a nerve root in the spine. Full recovery typically takes up to 6 months.

The most viewed question on Why We Love Golf in 2022 was: Where is PGA Professional Rick Shiels from?

Do you sometimes wonder what other Golf Lovers are curious about? What Golf questions are asked and answered most often inside the world of Why We Love Golf?

Below is a list of the most asked golf questions in Why We Love Golf during the 2020 calendar year. If you compare it to the 2021 list of most often asked golf questions you’ll see some notable repeats.

Top 20 most viewed questions from 2020

1. Where is PGA Professional Rick Shiels from?
2. Who is generally credited with the quote, “If you are caught in a storm and are afraid of lightning hold up a 1 iron. Even God can’t hit a 1 iron.”?
3. What is Bryson DeChambeau's education?
4. How many double greens does the Old Course at St. Andrews have?
5. How many Majors has Sergio Garcia won?
6. How many Majors has Fred Couples won?
7. What was Alice Cooper’s lowest handicap?
8. How many Majors has Bernhard Langer won?
9. How many Majors has John Daly won?
10. In his final round of the 2001 British Open Ian Woosnam had 15 clubs in his bag. What was the additional club?
11. How many Majors has Bubba Watson won?
12. Which putter did Tiger Woods use to win 14 of his 15 major titles?
13. Who invented the first Ping putter and revolutionized how we look at putter design?
14. How many Majors has Lee Trevino won?
15. What year did Nike stop making golf clubs?
16. Where is the Mine Shaft bunker?
17. How many Majors has Ian Woosnam won?
18. Who holds the course record at Augusta National?
19. When and where was VICE Golf founded?
20. What are the names of the 18 holes at Augusta National Golf Club?

Why We Love Golf was officially launched in 2019.

The most viewed question on Why We Love Golf in 2021 was: Who was on the USA Ryder Cup team 2021?

Do you sometimes wonder what other Golf Lovers are curious about? What Golf questions are asked and answered most often inside the world of Why We Love Golf?

Below is a list of the most asked golf questions in Why We Love Golf during the 2021 calendar year. If you compare it to the 2020 list of most often asked golf questions you’ll see some notable repeats.

Top 20 most viewed questions from 2021

1. Who was on the USA Ryder Cup team 2021?
2. Where is PGA Professional Rick Shiels from?
3. How many Majors has Jordan Spieth won?
4. Who is generally credited with the quote, “If you are caught in a storm and are afraid of lightning hold up a 1 iron. Even God can’t hit a 1 iron.”?
5. Name the 5 players to have won all four majors; the Career Grand Slam?
6. What is Bryson DeChambeau's education?
7. How many Majors has Justin Rose won?
8. Who was on the European Ryder Cup team 2021?
9. How many Majors has Jon Rahm won?
10. How many PGA Tournaments has John Daly won?
11. What was Alice Cooper’s lowest handicap?
12. What year did Nike stop making golf clubs?
13. How many Majors has John Daly won?
14. Who was on the 2021 South African Olympic golf team?
15. How Do You Get on the Korn Ferry Tour?
16. How many Majors has Brooks Koepka won?
17. How many Majors has Sergio Garcia won?
18. Who has the best Ryder Cup record?
19. In his final round of the 2001 British Open Ian Woosnam had 15 clubs in his bag. What was the additional club?
20. What is Michael Jordan’s handicap?

Colin Montgomerie has won the award 4 times, the most of any player.

• Five players have won the award three times: Rory, Seve, Ernie, Lee Westwood, and Nick Faldo.
• Montgomerie won his four awards in a stellar five year period from 1995 to 1999.
• His Ryder Cup record is excellent. He never lost a singles match in eight events. His overall record, including four-balls and foursomes, is 36 matches for 20-9-7.
• He is one of many great golfers never to have won a Major.
• The European Tour includes the Race to Dubai that culminates in the season ending Dubai World Championship.
• This is the Wikipedia page for all things Colin Montgomerie.
• Our video shares with you the Ryder Cup highlights of this great golfer.

More about Colin Montgomerie

Early Life and Amateur Career

Montgomerie was raised in Yorkshire, England, where he developed his golfing skills at Ilkley Golf Club. He attended Houston Baptist University on a golf scholarship, becoming the top player on the college team. His amateur career was notable, with victories in several Scottish amateur tournaments and participation in prestigious events like the Walker Cup and the Eisenhower Trophy.

Professional Career

Turning professional in 1987, Montgomerie quickly established himself as a leading golfer. He won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of seven consecutive years from 1993 to 1999. Montgomerie has secured 31 European Tour victories, making him the most successful British golfer in this regard and placing him fourth on the all-time list of European Tour wins.

Despite his success on the European Tour, Montgomerie is often remembered for his near-misses in major championships, finishing as a runner-up in the U.S. Open three times and once in the PGA Championship. His highest world ranking was second, achieved in 1996.

Ryder Cup Success

Montgomerie's contributions to the Ryder Cup are legendary. He has participated in eight editions of the event, maintaining an impressive record of 20 wins, 9 losses, and 7 draws. He has never lost a singles match and played a crucial role in several European victories, including sinking the winning putt in the 2004 Ryder Cup.

In 2010, he captained the European team to victory at Celtic Manor, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest Ryder Cup players of all time. His leadership and performance have earned him accolades and respect in the golfing community.

Later Career and Legacy

After turning 50, Montgomerie transitioned to the PGA Tour Champions, where he found success, including winning three senior major championships. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013, recognizing his contributions to the sport.

Montgomerie is also known for his work as a commentator and his involvement in various charitable initiatives, including the Elizabeth Montgomerie Foundation. His legacy in golf is marked not only by his victories but also by his sportsmanship and dedication to the game.

Rory McIlroy won the most money in 2022. He won a total of $44.8 million in tournament winnings and bonuses from the PGA and DP World Tour.

Although Rory McIlroy did not win a Major Tournament in 2022 he ended up on top of the money list.

In 2022 Rory McIlroy won

• $10.6m on the PGA Tour
• $2.2m on the DP World Tour
• $18m FedEx Cup
• $2m Race to Dubai
• $12m Bonuses

Other Golfer's income in 2022

• Dustin Johnson $37.2m
• Scottie Scheffler $25.9m
• Cameron Smith $18.4m
• Branden Grace $17.5m
• Justin Thomas $17.1m
• Xander Schauffele $16.7m
• Tiger Woods $15m (mainly PIP)
• Will Zalatoris $14.9m
• Jordan Spieth $14.8m

So far there are only three PGA Tour players who have had two holes in one in the same round. They are: Bill Whedon at the 1955 Insurance City Open, Yusaku Miyazato at the 2006 Reno-Tahoe Open and Brian Harman at the 2015 The Barclays

For a PGA tour player the odds of making a hole in one are around 3000 to 1.

According to the National Hole in One Registry the odds of hitting two holes-in-one in the same round are roughly 1 in 67 million.

Rory McIlroy at -29 had the lowest aggregate score across all Majors in 2022.

For the first time Rory finished in the top 10 in all four Majors. His worst result was an eighth-place finish at the PGA Championship.

Despite not winning a title Rory McIlroy and Will Zalatoris had the best overall performances at the 4 Majors in 2022.

In 2022 there were only 9 players who made the cut in all 4 Majors:

• Rory McIlroy: -29
• Will Zalatoris: -21
• Matt Fitzpatrick: -16
• Justin Thomas: -3
• Jon Rahm: +4
• Hideki Matsuyama: +6
• Joaquin Niemann: +13
• Patrick Reed: +15
• Tyrrell Hatton: +19

List of golfers who made at least $1M at the Majors in 2022:

• Scottie Scheffler: $4.4M
• Matt Fitzpatrick: $4.0M
• Will Zalatoris: $3.8M
• Rory McIlroy: 3.7M
• Cameron Smith: $3.6M
• Justin Thomas: $3.3M
• Cameron Young: $2.3M
• Tommy Fleetwood: $1.4M
• Collin Morikawa: $1.3M
• Hideki Matsuyama: $1.1M
• Shane Lowry: $1.1M

Miguel Angel Jimenez created a new record in August 2020 when he made his 707th career start on the European PGA tour.

• Jimenez was 56 years old when he made his 707th start in the primary European tour.
• He wasn't just making up the numbers. He shot an eight under par 64 in the first round.
• A much loved player by his fellow pros, many greeted him and congratulated him as he walked off the 18th green.
• He turned professional in 1982 and played his first tournament on the main European tour in 1988, 32 years before breaking the record.
• Jimenez has 21 European tour wins.

Tiger Woods has spent a total of 683 weeks at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings.

The Official World Golf Rankings were introduced on 6th of April 1986.

Tiger Woods had topped the rankings a total of 11 times.

Between 12 June 2005 and 30 October 2010 Tiger Woods also has spent the most consecutive weeks (281) at the top.

Tiger Woods cumulative time spent at number one is more than 13 years which is twice as long as that of the next-best golfer, Greg Norman (331 weeks).

Tiger Woods holds the record for the most PGA Tour wins at a single course with 8 wins.

Tiger Woods holds the record on 3 different courses.

Firestone CC (South): World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013

Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013

Torrey Pines GC (South): Farmers Insurance Open 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013; U.S. Open 2008

Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Alex Ross are runners up with 6 wins at one course.

How many Majors has Tiger Woods won?

Sam Snead and Tiger Woods both have 82 PGA Tour wins.

Sam Snead’s first PGA Tournament win was the West Virginia Closed Pro in 1936 and his last was the Greater Greensboro Open in 1965.

Tiger Woods’ first PGA Tournament win was the Las Vegas Invitational in 1996 and his last so far was the Zozo Championship in 2019.

Most Career Wins on the PGA Tour

• Sam Snead 82
• Tiger Woods 82
• Jack Nicklaus 73
• Ben Hogan 64
• Arnold Palmer 63
• Byron Nelson 52
• Billy Casper 51
• Phil Mickelson 45
• Walter Hagen 45
• Cary Middlecoff 39
• Tom Watson 39

How many Majors has Sam Snead won?

How many Majors has Tiger Woods won?

Sam Snead and Tiger Woods both have 82 PGA Tour wins.

• Jack with 73 is third on the count at the time of writing.
• As good as he was Sam never won the US Open and so never completed a personal Grand Slam. (He won 7 Majors in total.)
• Sam’s first win was in 1936 and his last 1965. This 29 year gap between first and last is the largest by any player.
• He was a professional golfer for 56 years from 1931 to 1987!
• He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

Here is a list of the top 20 golfers with the most wins on the PGA Tour as at September 2024:

1. Tiger Woods - 82 wins
2. Sam Snead - 82 wins
3. Jack Nicklaus - 73 wins
4. Ben Hogan - 64 wins
5. Arnold Palmer - 62 wins
6. Billy Casper - 51 wins
7. Phil Mickelson - 45 wins
8. Tom Watson - 39 wins
9. Gene Sarazen - 39 wins
10. Vijay Singh - 34 wins
11. Lee Trevino - 29 wins
12. Gary Player - 24 wins
13. Dustin Johnson - 24 wins
14. Raymond Floyd - 22 wins
15. Bobby Locke - 22 wins
16. Lanny Wadkins - 21 wins
17. Jim Furyk - 17 wins
18. Justin Thomas - 16 wins
19. Mark O'Meara - 16 wins
20. Jordan Spieth - 14 wins

How many Majors has Sam Snead won?

How many Majors has Tiger Woods won?

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

Gary Player has won 7 Australian Open titles

The Australian Open was first played in 1904 and to read the winners list on the Stonehaven Cup is to take a historical trip through the Who’s Who of world golf.

Legends from beyond the Aussie shores including Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Watson, Snead, Sarazen, McIlroy, and Spieth are all winners of the prestigious Australian Open. Add champion Australian names including Scott, Norman, Thomson, Von Nida, Pickworth and Ferrier and the winner's list is significant indeed!.

The nation’s greatest courses and champion golfers from around the globe ensure the Australian Open maintains it's status as a premier event.

Source: https://www.golf.org.au/ausopen/

Multiple Australian Open winners as at end of 2020

• Gary Player: 1958, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1974
• Jack Nicklaus: 1964, 1968, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1978
• Greg Norman: 1980, 1985, 1987, 1995, 1996
• Ivo Whitton: 1912, 1913, 1926, 1929, 1931
• Ossie Pickworth: 1946, 1947, 1948, 1954
• Peter Thomson: 1951, 1967, 1972
• Norman Von Nida: 1950, 1952, 1953
• Carnegie Clark: 1906, 1910, 1911
• Matt Jones: 2015, 2019
• Jordan Spieth: 2014, 2016
• Peter Senior: 1989, 2012
• Greg Chalmers: 1998, 2011
• Robert Allenby: 1994, 2005
• Peter Lonard: 2003, 2004
• Aaron Baddeley: 1999, 2000
• Frank Phillips: 1957, 1961
• Jim Ferrier: 1938, 1939
• Fred Popplewell: 1925, 1929
• Michael Scott: 1904, 1907

Seve Ballesteros has won the most European Tour events. Between 1976 - 1995 he won a record 50 titles.

Seve won at least one European Tour title each year for 17 consecutive years between 1976 and 1992.

He played his first European Tour event at the 1974 Spanish Open at the age of 17.

He won his first European Tour title at the 1976 Dutch Open.

His final victory was the 1995 Peugeot Spanish Open.

How many Majors has Seve Ballesteros won?

List of European tour winners

• Seve Ballesteros - 50
• Germany Bernhard Langer - 42
• United States Tiger Woods - 41
• Scotland Colin Montgomerie - 31
• England Nick Faldo - 30
• Wales Ian Woosnam - 29
• South Africa Ernie Els - 28
• England Lee Westwood - 25
• Spain José María Olazábal - 23
• Spain Miguel Ángel Jiménez - 21
• Scotland Sam Torrance - 21

Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer, Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros.

The first Irish Open was played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 16 to 18 August 1927.

Multiple Irish open winners are:

• 3 Colin Montgomerie: 1996, 1997, 2001
• 3 Bernhard Langer: 1984, 1987, 1994
• 3 Nick Faldo: 1991, 1992, 1993
• 3 Seve Ballesteros: 1983, 1985, 1986
• 2 Jon Rahm: 2017, 2019
• 2 Sam Torrance: 1981, 1995
• 2 Ian Woosnam: 1988, 1989
• 2 Mark James: 1979, 1980
• 2 Harry Bradshaw: 1947, 1949
• 2 Ernest Whitcombe: 1928, 1935
• 2 Bob Kenyon: 1931, 1933

Bernhard Langer has won 11 Senior majors

Bernhard Langer was born on the 27 August 1957 in Germany.

Bernhard has also won two major championships and one other PGA tour event.

After turning 50, Bernhard has established himself as one of the most successful players on the PGA Tour Champions.

Bernhard Langer has been a steady force on the Senior (Champions Tour) for over a decade.

Bernhard Langer’s 11 Senior majors all came between 2010-2019. His victories include 4 Sr. British Opens, 3 Sr. Players Championships, 2 “The Tradition”, 1 US Sr. Open, and 1 Sr. PGA Championship.

Many golf greats are on this list. Gary Player has 9 Senior majors and Jack Nicklaus has 8.

He has also achieved the career Senior Grand Slam, winning each of the five major championships at least once during one's career.

Champions Tour major championship winners

• Bernhard Langer - 11
• Gary Player - 9
• Jack Nicklaus - 8
• Hale Irwin - 7
• Tom Watson - 6
• Miller Barber - 5
• Arnold Palmer - 5

Bernhard Langer who has won four Senior Opens. He has won 11 major championships on the Champions Tour.

Bernhard Langer won two major championships being the Masters in 1985 and 1993. He remains a prolific winner, winning some 68 professional events on the regular tour before winning 49 times on the various senior tours.

His achievements are all the more remarkable given Langer has suffered the putting yips at times throughout his career, a condition that has forced others out of professional golf. Langer has used a number of approaches to overcome the issue changing from a traditional reverse overlap putting grip to a cross handed grip that he used on short putts to win the 1985 Masters. In 1988, he went to a split cross-handed forearm grip before finally settling in 1996 on the use of the long broomstick putter.

The most successful Portuguese golfer at the time of writing is Ricardo Gouveia. Gouveia has 5 wins across the main European Tour and the Challenge Tour.

Ricardo Gouveia's golf tournament wins:

• EMC Golf Challenge Open - 2014
• Aegean Airlines Challenge Tour - 2015
• NBO Golf Classic Grand Final - 2015
• Italian Challenge - 2021
• Made in Esbjerg Challenge - 2021

Gouveia was born on 6th August, 1991 and turned professional in 2014. His highest world ranking was 77 in 2016.

Gouveia has competed in 152 tournaments and has career earnings of €1,928,666.65 as of February 2023.

Phil Mickelson

Philip Mickelson was born on 16th of June 1970 in San Diego, California.

Winning the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Phil Mickelson became the oldest major championship winner in history at the age of 50 years and 11 months.

Prior to Mickelson's victory Julius Boros was the oldest major winner who was 48 years, 4 months and 18 days when he won the USPGA in 1968.

Ben Hogan said: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.“

Hogan was a man of few words, but he chose them wisely.

Ben Hogan won 9 Major championships and is generally considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game.

Following his successful professional golf career, Hogan started his own golf club company in the fall of 1953 in Fort Worth.

How many Majors has Ben Hogan won?

What is the Ben Hogan Award?

What prevented Ben Hogan from attempting to complete the Grand Slam of golf by winning the US PGA Championship in 1953?

Hans Hess, a colorful, kind, and energetic Austrian that was an employee at Innisbrook Golf Resort while Mike Souchak was the resident pro.

Through an unfortunate home handyman accident Hans Hess lost three fingers on his left hand.

During this time Mike Souchak and his assistant pro, Tom Cosmos, regularly played Saturday mornings with Innisbrook founder, Harvey Jones. Jones and Cosmos would team up against 'Souch' in an alternate shot format - with one important caveat. Jones and Cozzie negotiated the rules such that they got to choose Souch's partner every week.

One Saturday morning Jones and Cosmos turned up with Hans Hess, his 2 digit left hand duct taped to a 6 iron.

As told by Harvey's son, Sam Jones, Sam will never forget the look on Souch's face. 'Dad' and Cozzie could barely get off the ground from laughing so hard. Sam doesn't remember who won that match but says it really doesn't matter. 'Hansie was thrilled and Souch had his most memorable playing partner ever!

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Vijay Singh was 41 years, 6 months and 2 weeks old when he first became world number one on September 5, 2004. He was 42 years, 3 months and 3 weeks old when he last held the position on June 11, 2005.

Vijay Singh was born on 22 February 1963 in Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji.

His nickname is “The Big Fijian”; he's 6 ft 2 in tall (1.88 m).

Singh has won 34 events on the PGA Tour, including three major championships, the 2000 Masters and the PGA Championships in 1998 and 2004.

He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006.

Sam Snead was the oldest winner on the PGA Tour. He was 52 years, 10 months, 8 days old when he won the 1965 Greater Greensboro Open.

Sam Snead has won 7 Major Championships and 82 PGA Tour events in total.

Sam is the only player to post a top-10 finish in at least one major championship in five different decades.

He also became the first player to win PGA and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades from the 1930s to the 1980s.

Julius Boros at the age of 48

The second oldest winner of a golfing Major was Julius Boros (March 3, 1920 – May 28, 1994), who was 48 years, 4 months and 18 days when he won the USPGA in 1968. He remains the second oldest winner of any of golf's major championships.

Boros was born in Fairfield, Connecticut of Hungarian descent.

He originally worked as an accountant playing high-standard amateur golf.

He turned professional when he was 29 years old in 1949.

Boros won 3 Major Championships: The US Open (1952), the US Open (1963) and the USPGA Championship (1968).

He also holds 15 other PGA Tour wins.

Winning the 2021 PGA Championship, Phil Mickelson became the oldest major championship winner at the age of 50 years and 11 months.

Tiger Woods was 21 years, 167 days old when he first became world number one on June 15, 1997

Tiger Woods was born on 30 December 1975 and turned pro in 1996.

Tiger Woods also holds the most weeks at number one, 683 weeks.

Rory McIlroy became the second youngest male golfer to hold the number one spot on March 4, 2012 at 22 years, 312 days.

Who was the youngest number one ever in the Official World Golf Rankings for women?

Lydia Ko reached the number 1 ranking in women's golf on February 2, 2015. She was 17 yrs, 9 months and 9 days old.

Lydia Ko won her first LPGA Tour event at just 15 years old and a few short years later she won her first major at just 18 years and 4 months of age.

Who was the youngest number one ever in the Official World Rankings for men?

Charles Kocsis was the youngest winner on the PGA Tour. He was 18 years, 6 months, 9 days old when he won the 1931 Michigan Open.

Charles Kocsis: January 27, 1913 – May 30, 2006

Charles Kocsis was an amateur when he won the tournament.

His nickname was Chuck.

Charles Kocsis was inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in 1982.

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