featuring the top 20 greatest American golfers in history

🏌️‍♂️ The 20 Greatest American Golfers of All Time

Golf has long been a sport where American players have left an indelible mark. From early pioneers to modern-day legends, the United States has produced some of the most iconic figures in golf history. Here’s a look at the top 20 American golfers who have shaped the game:

  1. Jack Nicklaus

Majors: 18

PGA Tour Wins: 73

Career Span: 1962–1986

  1. Tiger Woods

Majors: 15

PGA Tour Wins: 82 (tied for most all-time)

Career Span: 1996–2019

  1. Bobby Jones

Majors: 13 (including amateur titles)

Career Span: 1923–1930

  1. Ben Hogan

Majors: 9

PGA Tour Wins: 64

Career Span: 1938–1959

  1. Walter Hagen

Majors: 11

PGA Tour Wins: 45

Career Span: 1914–1936

  1. Sam Snead

Majors: 7

PGA Tour Wins: 82 (tied for most all-time)

Career Span: 1936–1965

  1. Arnold Palmer

Majors: 7

PGA Tour Wins: 62

Career Span: 1955–1973

  1. Tom Watson

Majors: 8

PGA Tour Wins: 39

Career Span: 1974–1998

  1. Gene Sarazen

Majors: 7

PGA Tour Wins: 38

Career Span: 1922–1941

  1. Byron Nelson

Majors: 5

PGA Tour Wins: 52

Career Span: 1935–1951

  1. Phil Mickelson

Majors: 6

PGA Tour Wins: 45

Career Span: 1991–2021

  1. Billy Casper

Majors: 3

PGA Tour Wins: 51

Career Span: 1956–1975

  1. Ben Crenshaw

Majors: 2

PGA Tour Wins: 19

Career Span: 1973–1995

  1. Brooks Koepka

Majors: 5

PGA Tour Wins: 9

Career Span: 2012–present

  1. Francis Ouimet

Majors: 1 (U.S. Open)

Career Span: Early 20th century

  1. Raymond Floyd

Majors: 4

PGA Tour Wins: 22

Career Span: 1963–1992

  1. Hale Irwin

Majors: 3

PGA Tour Wins: 20

Career Span: 1971–1994

  1. Tom Kite

Majors: 1

PGA Tour Wins: 19

Career Span: 1974–1994

  1. Tom Lehman

Majors: 1

PGA Tour Wins: 5

Career Span: 1991–2000

  1. Jordan Spieth

Majors: 3

PGA Tour Wins: 13

Career Span: 2013–present

These golfers have not only achieved remarkable success on the course but have also contributed to the growth and popularity of golf in the United States and around the world. Their legacies continue to inspire new generations of players.