Rankings
30 Greatest Golfers of All Time
Major winners and golfing legends whose achievements defined the sport.
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| # | Athlete | Sport | Why They Rank Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods American · b.1975 |
Golf | 15-time major champion who transformed golf globally.… |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus American · b.1940 |
Golf | 18 major championships — the all-time record in golf.… |
| 3 | Gary Player South African · b.1935 |
Golf | One of five players to complete the career Grand Slam — nine major titles.… |
| 4 | Arnold Palmer American · b.1929 |
Golf | Seven major titles and the man who brought golf to a television generation.… |
| 5 | Rory McIlroy Northern Irish · b.1989 |
Golf | Northern Ireland's four-time major champion and career Grand Slam winner.… |
| 6 | Phil Mickelson American · b.1970 |
Golf | Six major champion and the oldest major winner in golf history (age 50 in 2021).… |
| 7 | Tom Watson American · b.1949 |
Golf | Eight major titles including five British Opens — and nearly won a sixth at age … |
| 8 | Seve Ballesteros Spanish · b.1957 |
Golf | Golf's most charismatic champion — a genius shotmaker who inspired a generation … |
| 9 | Nick Faldo British · b.1957 |
Golf | Six major titles and Europe's greatest Ryder Cup player — rebuilt his swing from… |
| 10 | Brooks Koepka American · b.1990 |
Golf | Five major championships including three US Opens — the most dominant major play… |