Who has won the most major championships?

Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 18 major championships. Tiger Woods is second with 15, and Walter Hagen third with 11.

Who has the most PGA Tour wins all-time?

Sam Snead and Tiger Woods share the all-time PGA Tour wins record with 82 wins each.

How many major golf championships are there?

There are four major championships: The Masters (since 1934), the U.S. Open (1895), The Open Championship (1860), and the PGA Championship (1916).

Who are the Career Grand Slam holders in golf?

Six players have won all four modern professional majors: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy.

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Most Majors Won

Jack Nicklaus

18 titles

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Since 1934

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Players achieved

PGA Tour Record

82 wins

Snead & Woods

Latest Major Champions

Masters

🇬🇧 Rory McIlroy

2026 · Augusta National Golf Club

U.S. Open

🇺🇸 Wyndham Clark

2026 · Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

The Open

🇳🇿 Ryan Fox

2026 · Royal Birkdale

PGA Championship

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aaron Rai

2026 · Aronimink Golf Club

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The Open Championship

Major

🇳🇿 Ryan Fox

July 2026 · Royal Birkdale · -10 (270), record-tying 62 in Rd 3

3M Open

PGA Tour

🇺🇸 Jackson Koivun

July 2026 · TPC Twin Cities · -25 (259), record win in 3rd pro start

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Jack Nicklaus holds the record for most major championship victories with 18 titles.