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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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