Who is the greatest professional golfer of all time?

Spanning nearly a century of the sport, this lineup pits legendary major winners against modern dominant forces — each with a legitimate claim to the throne. Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Jack Nicklaus

   The Golden Bear won 18 major championships — the most of any golfer in history — along with 73 PGA Tour victories.
2. 2
   Tiger Woods

   Widely regarded as the most dominant golfer of his era, Woods holds 15 major titles and 82 PGA Tour wins.
3. 3
   Arnold Palmer

   Palmer won 7 majors and 62 PGA Tour events while transforming golf into a mainstream spectator sport through his charismatic style.
4. 4
   Ben Hogan

   Known as the greatest ball-striker ever, Hogan claimed 9 major championships and set the standard for precision and practice.
5. 5
   Sam Snead

   Owner of 82 PGA Tour wins and 7 majors, Snead's silky swing is still considered one of the purest in golf history.
6. 6
   Walter Hagen

   A pioneering professional golfer who won 11 majors and helped elevate the social standing of pro golfers in the 1920s.
7. 7
   Rory McIlroy

   The Northern Irish star has won 4 majors and numerous Rolex Rankings number-one finishes, active as of 2026.
8. 8
   Phil Mickelson

   Lefty won 6 majors including 3 Masters titles and is celebrated for his creative shotmaking and crowd-pleasing style.
9. 9
   Nick Faldo

   The Englishman won 6 majors, including three Masters and three Open Championships, and was world number one for 97 weeks.
10. 10
    Seve Ballesteros

    The charismatic Spaniard won 5 majors and is credited with inspiring a generation of European golfers.
11. 11
    Tom Watson

    Watson won 8 majors including 5 Open Championships, and was widely considered the best player in the world from 1977 to 1985.
12. 12
    Lee Trevino

    The Merry Mex won 6 majors and was renowned for his natural flair, wit, and unconventional swing.
13. 13
    Greg Norman

    The Great White Shark spent 331 weeks as world number one and won 2 Open Championships during his dominant 1980s run.
14. 14
    Scottie Scheffler

    The dominant world number one of the 2020s who won the 2024 Masters and multiple PGA Tour titles in back-to-back seasons.
15. 15
    Brooks Koepka

    A five-time major champion known for his exceptional performance under pressure at the game's biggest tournaments.

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