Golf as a sport is becoming popular day by day. There are golf legends who have become heroes due to their PGA tour wins. Golfers’ number of fans and wealth increases as time flies.
List of Top 10 Greatest Golfers of All Time
The prize pool of golf is highest compared to others ports. Today’s golfer shows they’re thanks to past legends who have made the way smooth for them.
Greatest Golfers with Highest PGA Tours Win Table
| Serial No | Name | country | Professional career starts | PGA Tour Wins | World Golf Ranking Duration (Weeks) |
| 01. | Tiger Woods | U.S.A | 1912 | 82 | 683 |
| 02. | Sam Snead | America | 1934 | 82 | N/A |
| 03. | Ben Hogan | U.S.A | 1930 | 64 | N/A |
| 04. | Greg Norman | Australia | 1976 | 44 | 331 |
| 05. | Jack Nicklaus | U.S.A | 1961 | 73 | 11 |
| 06. | Rory Mclorry | Ireland | 2007 | 19 | 106 |
| 07. | Dustin Johnson | America | 2007 | 24 | 135 |
| 08. | Nick Faldo | England | 1976 | 9 | 97 |
| 09. | Arnold Palmer | America | 1954 | 62 | N/A |
| 10. | Luke Donald | England | 2001 | 5 | 61 |
Now let’s read about who are the ten greatest golfers of all time.
1. Jack Nicklaus – Most Accurate Golfer of All Time
Who is the best Golf player in the world? USA golf gem Jack Nicklaus is the greatest male golfer of all time.
Popularly known as ‘The Golden Bear’ has even bit Tiger woods. In terms of money, he is the wealthiest. Additionally, only at 26, he has made a record of the PGA Championship.
This man has a collection of 117 trophies. In conclusion, he is one of the toughest competitors for professional golfers.
2. Tiger Woods – Best Golf Player in the World
Tiger woods is a famous face on the list of the greatest golfers. Winning The Masters’ Tournament (1997) is the greatest achievement of this American golfer and also for America.
He has won a record number of major events during the PGA tour. 83 events secure €93 Million prize money for him.
Nike spends €105 Million on a single deal with this icon for sponsorship. Tiger becomes the ‘PGA player of the year’ 11 times.
3. Sam Snead
This American golfer is called ‘Slammin’ Sam’. He and Tiger woods are the same in case of winning the most PGA tours.
Additionally, he wins the Masters Tournament three times. He has seven big achievements in his career. Due to World War II, he missed some big chances.
This man failed to win the U.S Open but was the top runners up. He made his major two PGA tour wins at the age of 62 and 67.
4. Arnold Palmer – Best Iron Player of All Time
This USA-born golfer is one of the greatest golfers of the 90s. He worked hard to bring this elite sport down to our living room.
The U.S Open (1960) is a memorable event for this hero. He is the center of attention in Golf history. Because he becomes the first millionaire from PGA tours.
Palmer, the king gets the highest prize money four times from PGA tours. This legend belongs to the class of Nicklaus. Finally, this golf star was also a television superstar and famous businessman.
5. Phil Mickelson – Best Lefty
The title ‘next Nicklaus’ best suits him. He proves age wrong by Winning a major championship at 50.
Phill creates thrill by becoming one of the top runners-up in the U.S Open. In case of the PGA Tour wins 44 goes with his name.
He is also one of the few winners of the Career Grand Slam. Top richest athlete due to endorsement work.
6. Nick Faldo – Greatest Golfer (English)
Nick Faldo, reached his pick, competing with Greg Norman. The Masters Championship (1996) is one of the top victories of this British golfer.
1979, 1984, and 1989 are the years when Faldo secures British Opens. Moreover, only at 20, he was one of the players of the Ryder Golf Cup.
We often see Nick on British Sports Television as a golf reporter. He gets the honor of Knight Bachelor.
7. Greg Norman – Greatest Australian Golfer
This 90s Australian legend is known as ‘The Great White Shark’. Norman is present in The Official World Golf Rankings for the longest period of time after Tiger Woods.
Both his success and failures are celebrated. He is the winner of 35 Australian PGA tours. His last-minute defeat in the Masters (1996) is a topic of discussion.
Norman not only played but also designed 50+ golf courses. He earns millions from his brand ‘Shark’ that makes golf stuff.
8. Patty Berg – Greatest Female Golfer of All Time
Patty is the most famous female icon of golf. She has the highest number of major wins. And, it is 15 in number. She is honoured to be the LPGA First President.
This American legend works day and night to make golf easy for females. She is the Winner of the U.S Women’s Open and the All-American open.
9. Matt Kuchar – Best Golfer without Major
It is shocking but true that Kuchar has no major on his list. This golfer is the winner of 14 PGA tours. Kucher’s winning the Ryder cup is another success story.
Three international tournaments and one championship win go with his name. He is 42 but his time is not yet over to win a U.S Open.
10. Byron Nelson – Best Golfer Reddit
1945 is the golden year of Nelson’s career. Because he brings 11 trophies home in a single year. This gentleman belongs to the time of Ben Hogan.
He is the one to get the Bob Jones Award. It is the highest honor for any player by the United States Golf Association.
Then, the AT & T Byron Nelson event has the name of this legend. In the Masters, Championship Nelson is in the top 10 for six years.
Conclusion
Finally, the greatest golfers of all time are mostly from America. Some talented players belong to the Golf world.
Hope we have met your curiosity about the best golf legends. A player like Tiger woods is a forever inspiration.