Men’s Golf – Most Major Championship Wins
1. Jack Nicklaus – 18 Majors
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Masters: 6
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U.S. Open: 4
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The Open Championship: 3
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PGA Championship: 5
Nicklaus holds the all-time record for most men's major victories.
2. Tiger Woods – 15 Majors
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Masters: 5
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U.S. Open: 3
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The Open Championship: 3
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PGA Championship: 4
Woods is second on the all-time list and has achieved the “Career Grand Slam” three times over.
3. Walter Hagen – 11 Majors
Mostly dominant in the early 20th century.
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U.S. Open: 2
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The Open Championship: 4
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PGA Championship: 5
(Note: He never won the Masters, as it was established after his prime.)
4. Ben Hogan – 9 Majors
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Masters: 2
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U.S. Open: 4
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The Open Championship: 1
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PGA Championship: 2
Hogan also completed the Career Grand Slam.
5. Gary Player – 9 Majors
One of only five players to complete the Career Grand Slam.
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Masters: 3
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U.S. Open: 1
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The Open Championship: 3
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PGA Championship: 2