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Top 10 Greatest Golfers of All Time


The history of Golf dates back to the 15th century in Scotland and throughout the centuries, there are athletes that mastered the sport and deem to be legends because of their individual stories and the achievements they received throughout their whole careers. Having said that, you may ask yourself, “Who is the greatest golfer of all time?” Therefore, here at Deemples, we have compiled the top 15 greatest golfers of all time and highlighted their career accomplishments. Here is the Top 10 Golf players of all times

1. Jack Nicklaus. Nicknamed the “Golden Bear”

Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed The Golden Bear, is a retired American professional golfer and golf course designer. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won 117 professional tournaments in his career. Born: 21 January 1940 (age 83 years), Columbus, Ohio, United States
Height: 1,78 m
Nickname: The Golden Bear
Full name: Jack William Nicklaus
Spouse: Barbara Nicklaus (m. 1960)
Children: Gary Nicklaus, Nancy Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus Jr., Michael Nicklaus, Steven Nicklaus
Grandchild: Gary G.T. Nicklaus Jr

2. Tiger Woods. The banana hook

Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men’s major championships, and holds numerous golf records. Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and is one of the most famous athletes in modern history. Born: 30 December 1975 (age 47 years), Cypress, California, United States
Net worth: 1,1 billion USD (2023) Forbes
Spouse: Elin Nordegren (m. 2004–2010)
Children: Charlie Axel Woods, Sam Alexis Woods
Parents: Earl Woods, Kultida Woods
Height: 1,85 m
Full name: Eldrick Tont Woods

3. Ben Hogan

William Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. He is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and his ball-striking ability.Born: 13 August 1912, Stephenville, Texas, United States
Died: 25 July 1997, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Height: 1,74 m
Spouse: Valerie Fox (m. 1935–1997)
Full name: William Ben Hogan
Parents: Clara Williams Hogan, Chester Hogan

4. Walter Hagen

Walter Charles Hagen was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus and Tiger WoodsBorn: 21 December 1892, Rochester, New York, United States
Died: 6 October 1969, Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Children: Walter Hagen Jr.
Spouse: Edna C. Straus (m. 1923–1937), Margaret Johnson (m. 1917–1921)
Height: 1,79 m
Parents: William Hagen, Louisa Boelke

5. Sam Snead

Samuel Jackson Snead was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.Born: 27 May 1912, Ashwood, Virginia, United States
Died: 23 May 2002, Hot Springs, Virginia, United States
Height: 1,8 m
Children: Sam Snead Jr., Terrence Snead
Spouse: Audrey Karnes Snead (m. 1940–1990)
Parents: Harry Snead, Laura Snead

6.Arnold Palmer

Arnold Daniel Palmer was an American professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the sport’s history. Dating back to 1955, he won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and the circuit now known as PGA Tour Champions. Born: 10 September 1929, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 25 September 2016, UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Children: Peggy Palmer, Amy Palmer
Siblings: Jerry Palmer, Sandra Sarni, Lois Jean Tilley
Spouse: Kathleen Gawthrop (m. 2005–2016), Winifred Walzer (m. 1954–1999)
Nickname: The King
Education: Wake Forest University, Greater Latrobe Senior High School

7. Bobby Jones

Robert Tyre Jones Jr. was an American amateur golfer who was one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport; he was also a lawyer by profession. Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament. Born: 17 March 1902, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: 18 December 1971, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Education: Emory University, Marist School, Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University School of Law
Spouse: Mary Rice Malone (m. 1924–1971)
Awards: James E. Sullivan Award
Parents: Robert Purmedus Jones, Clara Thomas
Children: Robert Tyre Jones III, Mary Ellen Jones, Clara Jones

8. Gary Player

Gary James Player DMS, OIG is a South African retired professional golfer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. During his career, Player won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine major championships on the Champions Tour.Born: 1 November 1935 (age 87 years), Johannesburg
Children: Marc Player, Wayne Player, Amanda Player, Jennifer Player, Michele Player, Theresa Player
Spouse: Vivienne Verwey (m. 1957–2021)
Height: 1,68 m
Nicknames: International Ambassador of Golf, Mr. Fitness, The Black Knight
Parents: Harry Player, Muriel Player
Hall of fame induction: 1974

9. Tom Watson

Thomas Sturges Watson is an American retired professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. In the 1970s and 1980s, Watson was one of the leading golf players in the world, winning eight major championships and heading the PGA Tour money list five times.Born: 4 September 1949 (age 73 years), Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Spouse: Hilary Watson (m. 1999), Linda Rubin (m. 1972–1997)
Children: Meg Watson, Michael Watson
Hall of fame induction: 1988
Education: The Pembroke Hill School- Ward Parkway Campus, Stanford University
Parents: Ray Watson, Sally Watson
Height: 1,75 m

10. Byron Nelson

John Byron Nelson Jr. was an American professional golfer between 1935 and 1946, widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nelson and two other legendary champions of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within seven months of each other in 1912Born: 4 February 1912, Waxahachie, Texas, United States
Died: 26 September 2006, Roanoke, Texas, United States
Awards: Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year
Spouse: Peggy Nelson (m. 1986–2006), Louise Shofner (m. 1934–1985)
Height: 1,85 m
Parents: Madge Allen Nelson, John Byron Nelson, Sr

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