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Bob Charles

1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time

1 Wins
0 2nd Place
First Win Age
Last Win Age

Major Championship Wins

About Bob Charles

Bob Charles won 1 major championship during their career.

Career Highlights

  • 1963 — Won The Open Championship at Royal Lytham, first left-hander to win a major
  • 1960s-1970s — Won over 70 professional tournaments worldwide
  • 1989 — Won Senior British Open at 53 years old
  • Career — Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

Did You Know?

  • Left-Handed Pioneer: Charles was the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship, breaking barriers and inspiring future lefties like Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir.
  • Putting Master: Known as one of the greatest putters in golf history, his smooth stroke and consistency on the greens defined his game.
  • New Zealand Legend: A national hero from New Zealand, he helped put Kiwi golf on the world map and remained competitive for decades.