Golf Major Championship Q&A
Quick, factual answers to the most common questions about golf's four major championships — The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
Records & History
What Majors Has Rory McIlroy Won?
Rory McIlroy has won 5 majors, completing the Career Grand Slam in 2025.
Who Has Won the Most US Opens?
Four players tied with 4 wins: Anderson, Jones, Hogan, Nicklaus.
Who Has Won the Most Open Championships?
Harry Vardon holds the record with 6 Open Championship wins.
Who Has Won the Most Majors in Golf?
Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 18 major championships.
How Many Majors Has Tiger Woods Won?
Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships — second all-time.
Who is the Youngest Major Winner in Golf?
Tom Morris Jr. won The Open at age 17 in 1868. Modern era: Jordan Spieth at 21.
Who is the Oldest Major Winner in Golf?
Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship at age 50 years, 11 months.
Who Has Won the Most Masters Titles?
Jack Nicklaus won the Masters a record 6 times. Tiger Woods has 5.
Who Has Won Back-to-Back Majors?
Tiger Woods won 4 consecutive majors (2000–2001) — the "Tiger Slam."
Grand Slam & Career Milestones
What is the Career Grand Slam?
Winning all four major championships across a career. Only 6 players have done it.
Who Has Won All Four Majors?
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy.
How Many Golfers Have Won All Four Majors?
Only 6 players in history have won all four major championships.
What is the Calendar Grand Slam in Golf?
Winning all four majors in one calendar year. No professional has ever done it.
What Are the Four Majors in Golf?
The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
Can Scottie Scheffler Complete the Career Grand Slam?
Scheffler needs only the US Open. The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills is his next chance.
Who Is the Defending Champion at the 2026 Masters?
Rory McIlroy defends his 2025 Masters title. The 2026 Masters runs April 9-12 at Augusta National.
How Many Majors Has JJ Spaun Won?
JJ Spaun won the 2025 US Open at Oakmont with a clutch putt on the 72nd hole.
Who Won the 2025 Masters?
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, completing the Career Grand Slam after an 11-year wait.
2026 Masters Predictions: Who Will Win?
Scheffler is the favorite. Rory defends. A historic Masters awaits April 9-12.
Has Anyone Won Back-to-Back Masters?
Only Nicklaus, Faldo, and Tiger have done it. Can Rory McIlroy join them in 2026?
How Many Masters Has Scottie Scheffler Won?
Scheffler has won the Masters twice: 2022 and 2024. Can he win a third in 2026?