The Complete List of Golf’s Career Grand Slam Winners
Rory McIlroy joins golf’s elite, securing the Career Grand Slam after a dramatic Masters win. Discover all the legends who’ve completed this prestigious feat, from Tiger Woods to Gene Sarazen, along with the respective years in which they achieved it.
Rory McIlroy (2025)
First European to complete the career Grand Slam
Dramatic play-off victory over Justin Rose
Known for his powerful driving and consistency across all four majors
Only the sixth golfer in history to achieve the Grand Slam
Tiger Woods (2000)
15-time major winner, including 5 Masters victories
Overcame personal struggles and injuries to win his 2019 Masters, a defining moment in his career
A dominant force in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, with 82 PGA Tour wins (tied record)
Jack Nicklaus (1966)
18 major titles, including 6 Masters victories
Dominated the game through the ‘60s and ‘70s, often referred to as the “Golden Bear”
His record 18 major wins remain unmatched, a benchmark for aspiring golfers
Played in an era with strong competition, including Arnold Palmer and Gary Player
Gary Player (1965)
9 major championships, with 3 Masters victories
Helped elevate golf’s global appeal, particularly in South Africa and around the world
Known for his consistency and longevity, winning majors across three decades
Played in an era dominated by American stars, yet carved out a space for himself globally
Ben Hogan (1953)
9 major championships, including 2 Masters victories
Renowned for his precision and mastery of the golf swing
A tragic car accident in 1949 nearly ended his career, but he came back to win major titles, including his famous 1953 season
Gene Sarazen (1935)
7 major titles, including his 1935 Masters victory
First golfer to achieve the “career Grand Slam”
His shot on the 15th hole during the 1935 Masters, which led to an eagle, became one of the most famous moments in golf history
A key figure in making the Masters the prestigious event it is today
Note: 1943-1945 were not held because of World War II
Winners of most men’s major golf championships
18 – Jack Nicklaus
15 – Tiger Woods
11 – Walter Hagen
9 – Ben Hogan, Gary Player
8 – Tom Watson
7 – Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer
6 – Lee Trevino, Nick Faldo, Phil Mickelson
5 – J.H. Taylor, James Braid, Byron Nelson, Peter Thomson, Seve Ballesteros, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy
4 – Tom Morris Sr., Tom Morris Jr., Willie Park Sr., Willie Anderson, James Barnes, Bobby Locke, Raymond Floyd, Ernie Els